🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈

[South Park]

You didn't really have a chance, I would have taken him but Hollywood went down so I had to move my WR claim up instead.

Everyone else is stacked with RBs up to their eyeballs.

And even when you think you are stacked you realize you do not have enough RBs, just this week I had to drop Robinson Jr, Conner is out, Sanders is on a BYE and the other Robinson in my team went from 1st RB to 2nd RB, it got to the point that for the first time ever I am starting a WR on my FLEX position, and this is coming from me which selected 3 RBs on the first 3 rounds, so the quest for moar RBs never really ends.

Lol “slightly useless” might be a bit of of an understatement. I own McCaffrey in two of my three leagues, and I’m happy and all about the trade, but I was really hoping he was going to be picked up by the Buffalo Bills.  Can you guys imagine if the Bills added CMC to their roster. It would have easily put them over the top. Niners are definitely a solid landing spot for CMC owners however.

If that actually happened we may as well give them the Lombardy already, they are playing really well and except for that weird loss against the Dolphins they should have been undefeated so far, if you added McCaffrey they would be unstoppable on offense, or at least even more unstoppable than what they are right now.

[bbc.reporter]

Christian McCaffrey traded to 49ers in blockbuster deal

I heard a rumor that this might happen, and totally blew it off as nothing but yet another pipedream for Niners fans.   Another thing that really surprised me was his contract, 4 years $68m...  That seems like a real bargain for the Niners, even with the three draft picks they traded.  Will he be on the Niners' roster this weekend?  The article didn't say.  Regardless, I'm as giddy as a schoolgirl.

LOL just my luck... anyone wants a very good but now slightly useless niners RB? Who may or may not play by week 11 and may or may not get dumped into some other team.

Once Elijah Mitchel is back, the Niners will be back to their normal routine of Running Back Committee.  Obviously CMC will make a huge impact, but I wouldn't expect him to put up fantasy numbers like he did in Carolina.

The first rumors were the Bills were asking for him. The next rumors a few hours later were confirmed that the Rams and the 49ers were serious for a trade. But it appears 49ers offered something more for the Panthers to accept it.

There are some people who say he might play, others speculate no. I might put him on the bench for this week.

Also, I agree with the argument that he might get fewer touches, however, he might also have greater touchdown potential with the new team.

Christian McCaffrey traded to 49ers in blockbuster deal

LOL just my luck... anyone wants a very good but now slightly useless niners RB? Who may or may not play by week 11 and may or may not get dumped into some other team.

Lol “slightly useless” might be a bit of of an understatement. I own McCaffrey in two of my three leagues, and I’m happy and all about the trade, but I was really hoping he was going to be picked up by the Buffalo Bills.  Can you guys imagine if the Bills added CMC to their roster. It would have easily put them over the top. Niners are definitely a solid landing spot for CMC owners however.

Honestly that is probably one of the best case scenarios for cmc owners.  Niners are known to like to jam the ball.  Cmc will get a ton of touches and opportunities especially with Jimmy behind center.  If Lance was still qb I'd be weary.  I have eli on IR I guess he will be useless once he comes back

I am going to the waiver wire to find another running back. The chance that he might be in IR has increased hehehehe.

[wheelz1200]

Need some weight in help here.  Looking at tomorrow's games and I'm stuck on 3 away teams but that is never good.  Thoughts on the below bets

Packers -4.5 on road against Wash
Giants +3 on road against Jax
Houston +7 on road against LV.

Which one you guys think Def needs to stay and which one I should dump.  (I'm a Homer giants fan so I think that is definitely getting bet)

[suchmoon]

Need some weight in help here.  Looking at tomorrow's games and I'm stuck on 3 away teams but that is never good.  Thoughts on the below bets

Packers -4.5 on road against Wash
Giants +3 on road against Jax
Houston +7 on road against LV.

Which one you guys think Def needs to stay and which one I should dump.  (I'm a Homer giants fan so I think that is definitely getting bet)

Packers - maybe... Do the commies even have a QB this week?

I wouldn't bet on Houston. No rush defense to speak of vs my boy Jacobs...

[DireWolfM14]

Giants +3 on road against Jax

That actually seems like a good deal to me, I can't imagine why the Giants would be underdogs in this game.  Bookies often give the benefit of the doubt to the home team, but the Jags have been so inconsistent so far this year.  I don't know what sports book your using, but SB currently has the Giants handicap set to +3.5 @ 1.76.  That might be the best underdog deal of the weekend.

Packers - maybe... Do the commies even have a QB this week?

Commies, lol!  Almost as good For-Skins.  I like the GB in this game, but only by a field goal.  I think -4.5 is a bit excessive.  Not that I think the Packers aren't capable, but they too have been rather inconsistent, and I never like a large handicap favoring an away team.

[bbc.reporter]

@DireWolfM14, @wheelz. You have very good insights and understanding of the NFL. Would it be possible if the 2 of you can share your thoughts and what might be your predictions on some of the games for week 7heheheeh.

Giants prediction was correct, thought on Greenbay Packers also correct! On the Giants I would agree because they have only 1 loss for the season and they play against the Jaguars. However, I was shaking my head on the prediction on Greenbay. I thought if Greenbay loses, it would certainly be not against the Commanders.

[wheelz1200]

@DireWolfM14, @wheelz. You have very good insights and understanding of the NFL. Would it be possible if the 2 of you can share your thoughts and what might be your predictions on some of the games for week 7heheheeh.

Giants prediction was correct, thought on Greenbay Packers also correct! On the Giants I would agree because they have only 1 loss for the season and they play against the Jaguars. However, I was shaking my head on the prediction on Greenbay. I thought if Greenbay loses, it would certainly be not against the Commanders.

I couldn't believe that a Taylor Heineke led team beat an aaron Rodgers led team.  I think it is what it is at this point, the packers are just an OK team.  They are bottom of the league team without Rodgers but I think the rest of the skill positions just can't be carried by Rodgers alone.  That was a shocker. 

And hey ho...how but them 6-1 GIANTS!

[Hueristic]

I'm starting to change my mind on them there Giants, how did they do it?

Following the conclusion of the 2021 season, head coach Joe Judge was fired and general manager Dave Gettleman retired. In the offseason, the Giants hired Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to become the 22nd head coach in franchise history and Bills front office assistant Joe Schoen to become general manager.

Is this all it took?

[DireWolfM14]

@DireWolfM14, @wheelz. You have very good insights and understanding of the NFL. Would it be possible if the 2 of you can share your thoughts and what might be your predictions on some of the games for week 7heheheeh.

Giants prediction was correct, thought on Greenbay Packers also correct! On the Giants I would agree because they have only 1 loss for the season and they play against the Jaguars. However, I was shaking my head on the prediction on Greenbay. I thought if Greenbay loses, it would certainly be not against the Commanders.

Haha, not!  Full discloser; the only bet I place on football this weekend was the Niners money line, with CMC to score. 

I should have taken my own advice and bet on them thar Giants.

Is this all it took?

That and Sasquatch Barkley!

[Hueristic]

That and Sasquatch Barkley!

HAH, guess he grew into that Nick!


I need a Flex WR for Harrison Butker (KC-K), PM me offers guys.

[suchmoon]

I know no one really cares about the Colts and neither do I but I find this bit very amusing as an indication of how much Matt Ryan sucks:

[Sam Ehlinger, the guy who will replace Matt Ryan as Colts QB] has appeared in only three NFL games and has never thrown a pass in the regular season. Ehlinger was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 draft out of Texas.

Speaking of sucky QBs, something's going on with Patriots too... they seem to have benched Mac Jones mid game and Zappe immediately zapped a TD.

(I'm not watching the game just saw it on live tracker)

Also in QB news: PJ will start the next game for Panthers even if Mayfield is healthy. So who's next to be dumped? Russell Wilson? That'd be a very expensive blunder so perhaps not.

[DireWolfM14]

Speaking of sucky QBs, something's going on with Patriots too... they seem to have benched Mac Jones mid game and Zappe immediately zapped a TD.

Jones looked like he was trying to force things too much.  He struggled early in the season, got hurt, then Zappe came out and won two games in a row.  That would make any QB nervous about his job.  Zappe just lobbed another deep ball, also for an amazing catch. 

It's too early to tell if Zappe is really that good, or just having some luck.  The two games he's played so far were won on the ground, but those were a couple of nice passes so far this evening.

[bbc.reporter]

I'm starting to change my mind on them there Giants, how did they do it?

Following the conclusion of the 2021 season, head coach Joe Judge was fired and general manager Dave Gettleman retired. In the offseason, the Giants hired Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to become the 22nd head coach in franchise history and Bills front office assistant Joe Schoen to become general manager.

Is this all it took?

It appears that might have been all it took, yes.

I was beginning to be convinced during week 5 and have taken 2 giants players from the waiver wire. They could be very useful for me on the bench and ready if my main players are on bye weeks or injured. I am not quite certain on Wandale Robinson, however, Daniel Jones might be the best available quarterback who was not rostered in our league.

[nutildah]

I know no one really cares about the Colts and neither do I but I find this bit very amusing as an indication of how much Matt Ryan sucks:
...
Speaking of sucky QBs

Funny you should mention it. A couple weeks ago I was reading that Matt Ryan's nickname is (used to be) "the iceman" for his ability to remain cool under pressure. Now that this is no longer true, I proposed in my other league that his new nickname be "Ol' Sucky". He is #7 in all-time passing yards, which is no easy feat, but still... this year was the closest he's come to having a winning season since 2017 

Would be sad if his career ended on this kind of note. Here's to Ol' Sucky.

[wheelz1200]

I'm starting to change my mind on them there Giants, how did they do it?

Following the conclusion of the 2021 season, head coach Joe Judge was fired and general manager Dave Gettleman retired. In the offseason, the Giants hired Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to become the 22nd head coach in franchise history and Bills front office assistant Joe Schoen to become general manager.

Is this all it took?

It's a big part of it yeah.  Daboll is a semi God like figure for giant fans already lol.  Honestly a huge part of it is the Def coordinator wink's system.  They have the right guys and theor defense has come up huge in big spots this year so far.  Offense isn't killing games either.  Jones has kept the turnovers to a minimum which helps keep other offenses on short field situations.

[Hueristic]

I know no one really cares about the Colts and neither do I but I find this bit very amusing as an indication of how much Matt Ryan sucks:
...
Speaking of sucky QBs

Funny you should mention it. A couple weeks ago I was reading that Matt Ryan's nickname is (used to be) "the iceman" for his ability to remain cool under pressure. Now that this is no longer true, I proposed in my other league that his new nickname be "Ol' Sucky". He is #7 in all-time passing yards, which is no easy feat, but still... this year was the closest he's come to having a winning season since 2017 

Would be sad if his career ended on this kind of note. Here's to Ol' Sucky.

I was never a Ryan (matty) fan and frankly don't know what anyone has seen in him all these years.

I'd take Foles over him all day if I was the coach.

Speaking of X-Jet QB's it seems The Other Ryan (Rex) has been proven beyond an doubt to have been the Jets downfall for the last decade.

[wheelz1200]

I know no one really cares about the Colts and neither do I but I find this bit very amusing as an indication of how much Matt Ryan sucks:
...
Speaking of sucky QBs

Funny you should mention it. A couple weeks ago I was reading that Matt Ryan's nickname is (used to be) "the iceman" for his ability to remain cool under pressure. Now that this is no longer true, I proposed in my other league that his new nickname be "Ol' Sucky". He is #7 in all-time passing yards, which is no easy feat, but still... this year was the closest he's come to having a winning season since 2017 

Would be sad if his career ended on this kind of note. Here's to Ol' Sucky.

I was never a Ryan (matty) fan and frankly don't know what anyone has seen in him all these years.

I'd take Foles over him all day if I was the coach.

Speaking of X-Jet QB's it seems The Other Ryan (Rex) has been proven beyond an doubt to have been the Jets downfall for the last decade.

Prime Matty versus prime files I'd take Ryan.  That season they went to the superbowl he was great.  His tes always sucked.  The falcons never put a team around him.  He just ran into a Brady buzz saw that year.  Still pissed off at that superbowl losing some sheckles to Brady 🤨

[Hueristic]

Prime Matty versus prime files I'd take Ryan.  That season they went to the superbowl he was great.  His tes always sucked.  The falcons never put a team around him.  He just ran into a Brady buzz saw that year.  Still pissed off at that superbowl losing some sheckles to Brady 🤨

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1839167-comparing-peyton-manning-nick-foles-seven-touchdown-masterpieces


They Pulled Foles in the third quarter so he didn't break the Darling of the NFL's Peytons record that he tied the week before to all the pundits wetting their pants over.

Enough people just don't know about this.

He literally played 2 Quarters and ten minutes of the third and tied the all TIME record for touchdowns in the NFL !!!!

[ChiBitCTy]

I am over football for the year lol.  I'm being a big fat baby but I'm so fuckn sick of injuries.  For the second year in a row I lose my best player a few games in to the season which essentially in my mind ends my chances for a championship (lost King Henry last year and just lost Hall this year).  I'm 5-2 in the league but still, Hall was an absolute monster and that just destroys my depth losing him.

It hurts worse than being 2-5 in this league.  At least I haven't had injuries in this league, I've had some bad luck and some things not go my way, but it's the injuries that really tick me off.  I'm also 3-4 in another league where I've got the most points scored and the most points scored against...frustrating as all hell lol. 

Then on top of all that, the Bears win vs the Patriots which just means it hurts our draft position yet is making all these people think we've got a chance or a decent team, which just isn't true.  Yes, I'm bitter 

[bbc.reporter]

Does anyone have a projected 7-9 fantasy points tight end player on their bench who is available to trade? I want to trade Tyler Lockett who is projected to give you 13 fantasy points and it might be more because DK Metcalf is out for week 8.

Also, tight end's bye week should not be week 11 hehehehe.