So how about that football

[Captante]

the nfl wouldn't move it to sunday for 'reasons' , tommy boy needs all the help he can get apparently

Maybe the Lions will be fired up for the "new" coach and will play a decently for the full 60 minutes this week?

Not likely but we can hope! Too bad this is one of the Sat games.

 

[TeeJay1952]

Lions?

 

[Torn Mind]

Maybe the Lions will be fired up for the "new" coach and will play a decently for the full 60 minutes this week?

Not likely but we can hope! Too bad this is one of the Sat games.

I wish Tommy would be sent packing but he's just usually too good to fall against bad teams.

 

[Captante]

I wish Tommy would be sent packing but he's just usually too good to fall against bad teams.

Well looks like this game is about to be over .... seriously I never want to see the Lions in a prime game slot again.

I understand the league wanting to showcase Brady BUT what's the point of a "flex-schedule" if we still get stuck watching garbage like this matchup on the Sat after x'mas with people stuck inside?





EDIT: I'll check back in the 2ed half briefly but I have no expectations.

 

[Torn Mind]

Easy money for bettors today. Stafford out. Bucs up 20.

 

[Torn Mind]

Well looks like this game is about to be over .... seriously I never want to see the Lions in a prime game slot again.

I understand the league wanting to showcase Brady BUT what's the point of a "flex-schedule" if we still get stuck watching garbage like this matchup on the Sat after x'mas with people stuck inside?





EDIT: I'll check back in the 2ed half briefly but I have no expectations.

Is it really a prime game slot when it's relegated to cable-only on a Saturday?

More like a time to "hide" games.

Heck, the next game is Prime-exclusive. I wouldn't be surprised if the refs went hog-wild.

 

[Torn Mind]

This is the first time in my life I ever went to twitch.tv.

Lions are in preseason mode.

 

[BoomerD]

Damn...this game is terrible.

 

[Torn Mind]

Damn...this game is terrible.

It's the preseason.

 

[Captante]

Lions are in preseason mode

When is this NOT the case?

 

[Torn Mind]

When is this NOT the case?

The few times they won games this year.

 

[Torn Mind]

LOL. Raiders lose in a hilarious manner.

Missed XP+blown coverage+roughing the passer.

 

[Svnla]

LOL. Raiders lose in a hilarious manner.

Missed XP+blown coverage+roughing the passer.

I am still not sold on the rookie QB for the Fins. Only if Fitz can continue his "magic" every week, the Fins will be fine. <crossing fingers because of Fitz's history>

 

[Captante]

I am still not sold on the rookie QB for the Fins. Only if Fitz can continue his "magic" every week, the Fins will be fine. <crossing fingers because of Fitz's history>

The end of that game was a lot of fun ... I was cheering for Fitz! Getting that throw off the way he did with his neck twisted around was amazing.

Having said that, he MIGHT get you to the playoffs but I'll be very surprised if the Dolphins are good enough overall to get out of the first round. (the entire AFC bracket will be TOUGH)

 

[Torn Mind]

I am still not sold on the rookie QB for the Fins. Only if Fitz can continue his "magic" every week, the Fins will be fine. <crossing fingers because of Fitz's history>

It's true that a rookie QB will likely be unable to read defenses like an experienced pro.

However, Fitzpatrick is a QB where you will eventually run out of luck. Very high propensity for INTs.

 

[Svnla]

The end of that game was a lot of fun ... I was cheering for Fitz! Getting that throw off the way he did with his neck twisted around was amazing.

Having said that, he MIGHT get you to the playoffs but I'll be very surprised if the Dolphins are good enough overall to get out of the first round. (the entire AFC bracket will be TOUGH)

The Fins' defense and FG kicking are ok. In all their losses, the scores were within striking distance. The offense and punt/kick off coverage are the main problems. Case in point, in the game vs. Chiefs, Fins' defense made several INTs on one of the best QB in the NFL yet they still lose that game because of an safety (Tua hold on the ball too long) and a TD from a bust punt coverage.

 

[Svnla]

It's true that a rookie QB will likely be unable to read defenses like an experienced pro.

However, Fitzpatrick is a QB where you will eventually run out of luck. Very high propensity for INTs.

Not just about his inexperience but his size and his lack of "situation awareness" of the defense players closing in fast .(hold on the ball too long) are big concerns for me. I hope he could prove otherwise next season and not another high pick bust.

Total agreed on Fitz. If he was able to play like he did tonight every week, he would not end up as a journey man during his long career. Oh, he made that long pass (when his helmet was pulled) because LV's defensive backs screwed up and left the receiver wide open.

 

[Svnla]

17 games season coming soon? Good, bad, ugly?

NFL plans to expand regular season to 17 games per team in 2021

and Fins HC is pondering...which one to pick...


Miracle Win Leaves Dolphins Facing QB Quandary with Tua and Fitzpatrick | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights

 

[Torn Mind]

Amazing marksmanship by Fitzpatrick. Having your head twisted around like that and to make the throw he made. Amazing.

1:18 mark has the head turn.

 

[Torn Mind]

Giants getting steamrolled. Feels good.

 

[Captante]

Giants getting steamrolled. Feels good.

I gave them a chance of less then zero today unfortunately.

They may not be the worst team in the NFL right now but they're not far from it either.

I want Gettleman fired and "Twinkle-toes" Jones gone.

 

[Torn Mind]

I gave them a chance of less then zero today unfortunately.

They may not be the worst team in the NFL right now but they're not far from it either.

I want Gettleman fired and "Twinkle-toes" Jones gone.

Don't worry. You guys still can win the division and screw up your own draft pick. Sir Purr is beating my team today.

 

[Captante]

Don't worry. You guys still can win the division and screw up your own draft pick. Sir Purr is beating my team today.

Not likely I'm afraid.

Unless we can somehow back in !?! (we can't)


Also I wouldn't count the Steelers out quite yet ... Rivers has a lot of choke potential.

 

[JujuFish]

Also I wouldn't count the Steelers out quite yet ... Rivers has a lot of choke potential.

It's extremely unlikely, but Buffalo still has a chance at the #1 seed if the Chiefs lose and Steelers win (and a bunch of other crap goes the right way: Bills would need a 3-way tie and win the Strength of Victory tiebreaker).

 

[Captante]

It's extremely unlikely, but Buffalo still has a chance at the #1 seed if the Chiefs lose and Steelers win (and a bunch of other crap goes the right way: Bills would need a 3-way tie and win the Strength of Victory tiebreaker).

And Pittsburgh takes the lead!