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Post by Blue42 on Sept 5, 2017 14:44:44 GMT -6
Update: MIA/TB will definitely not take place in Miami as scheduled on Sunday. There is an ongoing discussion about whether to play the game during week 11 (though neither team is keen to play 16 weeks in a row) or on Sunday at a neutral site. I can't imagine Miami's ownership would be happy about losing 1/8 of their home game revenue, but who knows?
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Post by fancypants on Sept 5, 2017 14:49:16 GMT -6
My guess is they go with the neutral site. Miami ownership is probably the only party on the Week 11 side. Both teams and the players association would want to avoid 16 weeks straight.
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Post by fancypants on Sept 5, 2017 19:04:58 GMT -6
So 6 game suspension upheld but Zeke can play week 1
Meanwhile hearing Pitt or Philly for the Miami/Tampa game
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 8:15:18 GMT -6
IRT doso: Absolutely my thoughts as well. I'm going with Weddle week one though just to feel out the Jets D. That franchise is so dismal that I trust nothing with them right now.
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Post by doso on Sept 6, 2017 10:41:36 GMT -6
I know, right? I'm morbidly curious to see how badly they fail this year.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 20:11:19 GMT -6
I really like this team I just drafted. It amuses me, but I'm also feeling confident that I'll slay going into the playoffs.
Tom Brady
TY Hilton
Allen Robinson
Davonta Freeman
Lamar Miller
Martellus Bennett
Adrian Peterson
Doug Martin (suspended)
Cam Newton
Willie Snead (suspended)
Marvin Jones Jr
Kenny Britt
Graham Gano
Matt Prater (dropping for Kenny Stills)
Arizona D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 20:45:29 GMT -6
That'd be a really solid team in 2014.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 6:56:37 GMT -6
I told you I was amused!
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Post by claypoolfan on Sept 7, 2017 7:48:07 GMT -6
My only league drafted last night. I'm kind of disenchanted with the NFL this year so I slogged my way through it not really thinking about it:
Russell Wilson
Matt Stafford
Mike Evans
Emmanuel Sanders
Larry Fitzgerald
Tyrell Williams
Jordan Matthews
Jordan Howard
Lamar Miller
Mike Gillislee
Rob Kelley
Jonathan Stewart
Travis Kelce
Adam Vinatieri
Minnesota D
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Post by concertgoer on Sept 7, 2017 7:51:52 GMT -6
This is the first time in like over 10 years that I'm not playing fantasy football
Feels weird
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Post by doso on Sept 7, 2017 9:10:49 GMT -6
I really like this team I just drafted. It amuses me, but I'm also feeling confident that I'll slay going into the playoffs. Tom Brady TY Hilton Allen Robinson Davonta Freeman Lamar Miller Martellus Bennett Adrian Peterson Doug Martin (suspended) Cam Newton Willie Snead (suspended) Marvin Jones Jr Kenny Britt Graham Gano Matt Prater (dropping for Kenny Stills) Arizona D Gano is on the bubble, fyi. Carolina kept two kickers and they're trying to deal either Gano or the rookie. |
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Post by rango420 on Sept 7, 2017 22:10:25 GMT -6
the 4th quarter of this game has been the only redeemable part of 2017
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Post by regionrat6337 on Sept 7, 2017 22:16:31 GMT -6
Brady is old. Bellicheck's defense is mediocre. Kareem Hunt is good at football
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Post by concertgoer on Sept 8, 2017 6:48:30 GMT -6
Chiefs looked really good
Hopefully Berry didn't tear his ACL
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Post by doso on Sept 8, 2017 7:23:25 GMT -6
While I wouldn't bet against Brady bouncing back, I would certainly enjoy seeing the Pats (and their doofus fans) shit the bed all season.
That was a very entertaining game and a great way to start the season (barring the injuries to Hightower and especially Berry).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 7:39:19 GMT -6
ESPN spent all day yesterday suggesting the Patriots could run the table, and the headline this morning was that last night was the humbling loss they needed. Fuck ESPN.
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Post by fancypants on Sept 8, 2017 7:42:50 GMT -6
The offense is fine. The defense has holes. They'll make the playoffs but will come up short which is fine by me.
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Post by concertgoer on Sept 8, 2017 8:37:43 GMT -6
I'm surprised New England stopped running the hurry up. That worked so well on their first drive.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 9:55:58 GMT -6
I may re-watch that 4th quarter another 100 times. Fucking amazing.
#MAGA
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 10:05:04 GMT -6
Ratings were down year to year again.
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Post by doso on Sept 8, 2017 11:29:49 GMT -6
Berry's out for the year with a ruptured Achilles. :/
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Post by doso on Sept 8, 2017 11:30:33 GMT -6
I really like this team I just drafted. It amuses me, but I'm also feeling confident that I'll slay going into the playoffs. Tom Brady TY Hilton Allen Robinson Davonta Freeman Lamar Miller Martellus Bennett Adrian Peterson Doug Martin (suspended) Cam Newton Willie Snead (suspended) Marvin Jones Jr Kenny Britt Graham Gano Matt Prater (dropping for Kenny Stills) Arizona D Gano is on the bubble, fyi. Carolina kept two kickers and they're trying to deal either Gano or the rookie. Rescinded for now. Gano is getting the start on Sunday. |
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Post by fancypants on Sept 8, 2017 11:33:34 GMT -6
Berry's out for the year with a ruptured Achilles. :/ Really bummed about this. He was outstanding against Gronk last night. The defense should still be solid but he will be missed. |
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Post by Blue42 on Sept 8, 2017 13:40:50 GMT -6
I'm surprised New England stopped running the hurry up. That worked so well on their first drive. Probably has something to do with Amendola's concussion. The only other receivers they had active last night were Cooks, Hogan and Dorsett. And Dorsett has only been on the team for a week, so I'm sure he's not up to speed on all of the plays/packages. |
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Post by Blue42 on Sept 8, 2017 13:43:59 GMT -6
Ratings were down year to year again. Do we know how how they tabulate those ratings? Personally, I watched the game for free on the NBC Sports App and I'd imagine a bunch of other smart people who no longer pay for cable would've done the same. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 13:45:37 GMT -6
I have no idea what numbers they're using, but generally online viewing takes longer to factor in.
I didn't even bother watching. I know a lot of other people who generally have watched football in the past that did the same. So I still think it's a trend that will be concerning if it's not reversed at some point.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 15:14:56 GMT -6
As the resident expert in the broadcast numbers game, here it is from the horse's mouth:
"Last night saw the return of NFL regular season football with the KC Chiefs at the New England Patriots and the game won handily, nearly tripling the other broadcasters combined. The pure program averages were 14.5/25 (HH) and 9.9/29 (P25-54). Providence had the best rating (36.7/55), Boston and Kansas City also averaged over a 30 rating. Last year the premiere Thursday game was the Panthers vs. Broncos matchup which averaged 16.6/29. While only one game, the trouble with the NFL ratings appears to remain."
So yeah, Scoots is correct.
EDIT: if you care, WMAQ overnights were 11.7/20
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Post by Blue42 on Sept 8, 2017 16:57:41 GMT -6
Ezekiel Elliott was granted his temporary restraining order against the NFL, so it looks like he'll be eligible to play the entire season.
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Post by dij22 on Sept 8, 2017 17:42:52 GMT -6
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Post by concertgoer on Sept 10, 2017 14:11:16 GMT -6
Great second half for Detroit !
Didn't expect the defense to play this well
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