**Offical 2015-16 NFL 'ABANDON SHIP!!!' Week 3 Thread**

[Retro Rob]

How many fair-weather 'Hawks and Colts fans are abandoning their teams so far?

Wow, out of all the 0-2 teams, perhaps the most surprising is the Seattle Seahawks, and the Colts.

Indy actually looks bad, and Andy Luck looks terrible thus far. But here are my picks and updates:

BIG INJURIES
Tony Romo - Collarbone, Out 8 weeks
Eddie Lacy -Ankle, X-rays negative, may play this week.
Jay Cutler - Hamstring - Out 2 Weeks
Carlos Hyde - Concussion symptoms, re-evaluated this week.
Drew Brees - Rotator Cuff - possibly out this week.

(Please provide any injuries I missed)

MY PICKS

Thurs, Sept 24
Skins (1-1) @ Giants (0-2) - 8:25 CBS/NFL Network

Sunday, Sept 27th
Falcons (2-0) @ Cowboys (2-0) - 1:00PM FOX
Colts (0-2) @Titans (1-1) - 1:00PM CBS
Raiders (1-1) @ Browns (1-1) 1:00PM CBS
Bengals (2-0) @ Ravens (0-2) 1:00PM CBS
Jags (1-1) @ Pats (2-0) 1:00PM CBS
Saints (0-2) @ Panthers (2-0) 1:00PM FOX
Eagles (0-2) @ Jets (2-0) 1:00PM FOX
Bucs (1-1) @ Texans (0-2) 1:00PM FOX
Bolts (1-1) @ Vikes (1-1) 1:00PM CBS
Steelers (1-1) @ Rams (1-1) 1:00PM CBS
Niners (1-1) @ Cards (2-0) 4:05PM FOX
Bills (1-1) @ Fins (1-1) 4:25 CBS
Bears (0-2) @ Seahawks (0-2) 4:25 CBS

SNF
Broncos (2-0) @ Lions (0-2) 8:30 NBC (My home team happens to be my upset pick of the week)

Mon, Sept 28th
Chiefs (1-1) @ Pack (2-0) 8:30 ESPN

DIVISION LEADERS:

Pats - AFC EAST
Bengals - AFC NORTH
Jags - AFC SOUTH
Broncos - AFC WEST

Cowboys - NFC EAST
Packers - NFC NORTH
Falcons - NFC SOUTH
Cardinals - NFC WEST

Interesting news, but not surprising:

Suh, not following coaches defensive calls, allegedly:

http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/21/miami-dolphins-ndamukong-suh-ignored-coach-jaguars

 

[Jimzz]

Thought this would be the Falcons first lose but after Romo and other injuries I see a 3-0 for the Birds.

They still need to work on their defense and O-line but still better than last year

 

[CraKaJaX]

Drew Brees possibly out with rotator cuff injury.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000536109/article/drew-brees-rotator-cuff-likely-to-miss-games

 

[Retro Rob]

Drew Brees possibly out with rotator cuff injury.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000536109/article/drew-brees-rotator-cuff-likely-to-miss-games

Just saw this, will update.

Thanks.

 

[glenn1]

Banged up 'Fins looking like a very good fade against a tough BUF defense this week angry at getting beaten (again) by TB12 and the Pats.

Doubtful:

QB Matt Stafford (DET), ribs, elbow, hand
WR Eric Decker (NYJ), knee
RB Tevin Coleman (ATL), cracked rib

Questionable:

RB Lamar Miller (MIA), ankle strain
WR Alshon Jeffery (CHI), hamstring setback
TE Jordan Cameron (MIA) groin
TE Jason Witten (DAL), knee, ankle
TE Austin Stefarian-Jenkins (TB), shoulder

Probable:

QB Ryan Tannenhill (MIA), ankle
WR Davante Adams (GB), ankle

Possible Week 3 returns

RB Arian Foster (HOU)
WR Mike Evans (TB)
RB Todd Gurley (STL)

 

[CoPhotoGuy]

You are picking the Lions over Denver? Really? ROFL. Also, on your injury list Stafford may or may not play. If he doesn't play, no way they win.

 

[Blackjack200]

Wow, if the Eagles lose again this week it's gonna be a shit show.

I was listening the pregame show before week 1, and the hosts (who are normally pretty cynical) were predicting like 12-4 and 13-3. Oh the tears!

 

[Retro Rob]

You are picking the Lions over Denver? Really? ROFL. Also, on your injury list Stafford may or may not play. If he doesn't play, no way they win.

If you read my reasons, the Lions are my home team so I'm gonna pick them anyway, and I also have an upset pick every week if there is one.

The lions so happen to be playing like garbage with a good Denver team coming in.

That's coincidentally my upset pick.


And staff isn't ruled out. I'm not wasting my time on "questionables" and "doubtfuls" -- just players who are hugely impactful who are out and get hurt the previous week.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Wow, if the Eagles lose again this week it's gonna be a shit show.

I was listening the pregame show before week 1, and the hosts (who are normally pretty cynical) were predicting like 12-4 and 13-3. Oh the tears!

Yea - they'll probably riot considering the way they acted Week 2. Fans fighting other fans? lol. The Jets will steamroll them. :thumbsup:

 

[CraKaJaX]

I also believe the Giants will lose the game themselves for the third week in a row.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

If the Colts lose to the Titans, they're done this year. That's my prediction.

 

[isekii]

Everyone crapped talk the Jets. I'm so glad Geno got that broken jaw. Atleast with Fitz, we're not throwing as many picks.

 

[Blackjack200]

Everyone crapped talk the Jets. I'm so glad Geno got that broken jaw. Atleast with Fitz, we're not throwing as many picks.

Their defense and especially secondary are doing everything right now. They're not going to be able to beat legit teams. Like, they're not getting 5 turnovers against the Pats.

<----- Jets fan

 

[isekii]

Their defense and especially secondary are doing everything right now. They're not going to be able to beat legit teams. Like, they're not getting 5 turnovers against the Pats.

<----- Jets fan

Yea but they're not as bad as people made them out to be.
Hell Jets defense has always been pretty good. Defense took us to the playoffs in the Rex era.
I have to say our Offense is way better with Fitz than it is with Geno that's for sure.

 

[kranky]

Steelers get Le'veon Bell back from his suspension this week.

Wow, if the Eagles lose again this week it's gonna be a shit show.

Same for the Ravens I think.

Really surprised at Luck's lack of production for Indy.

 

[glenn1]

<----- Jets fan

Wow, I didn't think your kind existed. I thought you were mythical kinda like Bigfoot, the Chupacabra, or someone who thinks the Browns know WTF they're doing on draft day.

 

[cabri]

Most any team that hits 0-3 after this week will not get a playoff berth

 

[glenn1]

Downgrade ASJ to out for 4-6 with strained shoulder.

 

[SunnyD]

Yea but they're not as bad as people made them out to be.
Hell Jets defense has always been pretty good. Defense took us to the playoffs in the Rex era.
I have to say our Offense is way better with Fitz than it is with Geno that's for sure.

With Fitzmagic at the helm, basically the outcome of every game is a coin flip. You're literally relying on absolute luck for Fitzmagic not to throw the game away in the last couple minutes of the 4th quarter.

 

[Blackjack200]

With Fitzmagic at the helm, basically the outcome of every game is a coin flip. You're literally relying on absolute luck for Fitzmagic not to throw the game away in the last couple minutes of the 4th quarter.

Yeah, it's tough to get used to after Geno Smith was so reliable. :awe:

 

[lupi]

You forgot to list Cruz.

 

[Jimzz]

Looks like I was right, cowboys are giving Matt Flynn a try out. Also looking at Christian Ponder, Josh Johnson, and McLeod Bethel-Thompson. I still think Flynn makes the most sense but I think he was injured earlier this year so that may make the Cowboys go with another QB.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/da...-christian-ponder-matt-flynn-josh-johnson.ece

 

[Schfifty Five]

Dallas Homer here, but Weedon is gonna lead the Boys to a W!

 

[Imported]

Would not want to be a Bears fan going into this weekend..

 

[BUTCH1]

Banged up 'Fins looking like a very good fade against a tough BUF defense this week angry at getting beaten (again) by TB12 and the Pats.

Doubtful:

QB Matt Stafford (DET), ribs, elbow, hand
WR Eric Decker (NYJ), knee
RB Tevin Coleman (ATL), cracked rib

Questionable:

RB Lamar Miller (MIA), ankle strain
WR Alshon Jeffery (CHI), hamstring setback
TE Jordan Cameron (MIA) groin
TE Jason Witten (DAL), knee, ankle
TE Austin Stefarian-Jenkins (TB), shoulder

Probable:

QB Ryan Tannenhill (MIA), ankle
WR Davante Adams (GB), ankle

Possible Week 3 returns

RB Arian Foster (HOU)
WR Mike Evans (TB)
RB Todd Gurley (STL)

Really if Taylor can get his throws down a bit it would have given the Bills a much better chance against NE, 2 tipped balls were picked off by NE at critical times in the game. He still was 23/30 with 3 TD's so that's not too shabby IMO. Fin's give up 396yds to the Jags, me wonders if the Suh deal looks so great at this point, 2 games, 3 tackles, zero sacks and the reports that he likes to "freelance" and not follow the coaches instructions.