OT: 2018 NFL Thread

[RangerDoggo]

But do you trust Cinci? They are among the least trustworthy franchises in sports. Next week is huge and to be honest, I think Pitt wins.

I don't trust anyone. The AFC Central looks like a total crapshoot right now. Each team there has a chance to win it. Yes, even the Browns.

 

[blood gin]

Barkley is starting to remind me a bit of Reggie Bush. Not great between the tackles but will bust some. But out of the backfield outstanding when you throw him the ball

He still needs better run blocking

 

[BenedictGomez]

He still needs better run blocking

Is this the crux of the issue?

I haven't watched much of the Giants this season, but I notice his rushing stats are pretty poor. What's more concerning is if you remove say, his top 2 or 3 and worst 2 or 3 rushes (figure-skating scoring style), the bulk of his body of work is statistically terrible.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

 

[BenedictGomez]

Great way to increase his potential trade value!

 

[RangerDoggo]

Good riddance. Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out, Flowers.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Ajayi tore his ACL

 

[RangerDoggo]

Ajayi tore his ACL

It feels like there are more injuries this season than in years past, but that's OK for the NFL because none of them are quarterbacks.

 

[DerekDevils30]

Brees now holds the record for most passing yards in NFL history. Great moment at home

 

[NJDevs26]

Brees now holds the record for most passing yards in NFL history. Great moment at home

 

[blood gin]

Is this the crux of the issue?

I haven't watched much of the Giants this season, but I notice his rushing stats are pretty poor. What's more concerning is if you remove say, his top 2 or 3 and worst 2 or 3 rushes (figure-skating scoring style), the bulk of his body of work is statistically terrible.

That's true, it's a combination of things. And perhaps he's still being bothered a bit with the hamstring injury that he experienced in pre season. Those things generally don't just disappear

He's already a good player and has the potential to be very good consistently. But I think the Giants went a bit overboard in hyping him. I don't understand why and it did him no favors. Gettleman in particular

 

[My3Sons]

Brees has been a larger than life figure in NO since the day he arrived in 2006. His impact on he city transcends sports. Every child in South Louisiana has a Brees Jersey. When the Saints won the Super Bowl more people watched the parade than lived in the City. If you can get to a Saints game do it. Even at his age he is a remarkable talent. The best game I’ve ever seen him play was against the Falcons this season. When the dust settles people will look back on his career and realize how great he really was.

 

[Jack Be Quick]

Brees has been a larger than life figure in NO since the day he arrived in 2006. His impact on he city transcends sports. Every child in South Louisiana has a Brees Jersey. When the Saints won the Super Bowl more people watched the parade than lived in the City. If you can get to a Saints game do it. Even at his age he is a remarkable talent. The best game I’ve ever seen him play was against the Falcons this season. When the dust settles people will look back on his career and realize how great he really was.

The atmosphere outside of the Superdome is second to none. It's not a tailgate, it's a cultural phenomenon. And I was there when they were having a terrible year. I can only imagine what it was like tonight or during the sb season.

 

[My3Sons]

The atmosphere outside of the Superdome is second to none. It's not a tailgate, it's a cultural phenomenon. And I was there when they were having a terrible year. I can only imagine what it was like tonight or during the sb season.

A big Saints win is akin to a NJ win over the NYR in a big playoff game. Oh and Brees was 26/29 tonight and is over 80% completion rate for the season with no int. Really impressive stuff.

 

[njdevils1982]

Brees now holds the record for most passing yards in NFL history. Great moment at home

about as 'exciting' as emmitt smith passing payton for rushing…ya….smith was good………

but no, ill take sweetness all day

 

[Blackjack]

Brees has been a larger than life figure in NO since the day he arrived in 2006. His impact on he city transcends sports. Every child in South Louisiana has a Brees Jersey. When the Saints won the Super Bowl more people watched the parade than lived in the City. If you can get to a Saints game do it. Even at his age he is a remarkable talent. The best game I’ve ever seen him play was against the Falcons this season. When the dust settles people will look back on his career and realize how great he really was.

Didn't the chargers run him out of town for Philip Rivers?

 

[Jack Be Quick]

Didn't the chargers run him out of town for Philip Rivers?

Pretty much.

What a different league it would be if the chargers were happy with Brees and instead of drafting and trading Eli they gave him Fitzgerald as a weapon with the #1 oa.

Does Eli pull the same stunt with Oakland or Arizona? Possibly. They're pretty inept franchises as well. Do the chargers actually make it to a super bowl? Do the Saints remain terrible for another decade? Do the giants still win at least 1 super bowl with rivers? I'd say yes, but who knows.

 

[Jack Be Quick]

about as 'exciting' as emmitt smith passing payton for rushing…ya….smith was good………

but no, ill take sweetness all day

Meh. They've had a very promising start to the season, Brees is playing great at 39, and he just passed one of the best of all time. I'd be excited if I were a Saints fan.

 

[njdevils1982]

Meh. They've had a very promising start to the season, Brees is playing great at 39, and he just passed one of the best of all time. I'd be excited if I were a Saints fan.

if i was a saints fan, sure

im obviously biased

 

[RangerDoggo]

Drew Brees never steered me wrong in fantasy. Thanks to his historic game, I won my matchup and am now the only undefeated team in my league.

 

[My3Sons]

Drew Brees never steered me wrong in fantasy. Thanks to his historic game, I won my matchup and am now the only undefeated team in my league.

NO has a tough stretch of games after the bye week. Watch for the matchup against the Vikes and Rams closely. I’d expect him to come out of the bye against BAL with zip since he hasn’t beaten them in his career and this may Be his last chance. After that I’d expect rough sledding the next few games.

 

[RangerDoggo]

NO has a tough stretch of games after the bye week. Watch for the matchup against the Vikes and Rams closely. I’d expect him to come out of the bye against BAL with zip since he hasn’t beaten them in his career and this may Be his last chance. After that I’d expect rough sledding the next few games.

Good thing my backup is Matt Ryan, then.

 

[Jack Be Quick]

Da**it Eli. Why are you throwing that?

 

[Jack Be Quick]

How is that not interference?!

Is this the same crew from last week?

Hot garbage.

 

[BenedictGomez]

If the refs dont overturn this I give up. Eagle returner is laying on the ground with the ball and the entire Giant team is laying on top of him. Clearly Eagles ball.

EDIT: Thank the lord. That would have been horrendous.