NFL Sunday - Early Slate of Games
I'll be rotating between Steelers/Texans, Raiders/Patriots, Bears/Falcons, and I'll probably check in on the Vikings/Titans. Interested in seeing if a few 0-2 playoff contenders can get their seasons turned around. And, that Cam Newton v Derek Carr matchup could be explosive today.
What is everyone looking for in today's games?
September 27th, 2020 at 1:15 PM ^
Nice early drive by the Falcons - they should have put that together last week in the 4th quarter. Steelers had to settle for early FG.
September 27th, 2020 at 1:19 PM ^
Just watched Mo Hurst blow up a running play vs. the Patriots and come back the next play and chase down a screen from the opposite side of the field. That was the most predictable draft steal of the past several years (5th round, 140th overall in 2018).
September 27th, 2020 at 1:23 PM ^
Hopefully Hurst isn’t making his hay against Onwenu — who is starting at OG today for the Pats (Asiasi making an early appearance as well...)
September 27th, 2020 at 5:01 PM ^
Great for Onwenu but sad for our prospects of seeing him catch a touchdown.
September 27th, 2020 at 1:27 PM ^
It was strange that the many in the NFL dropped him in the draft because of a heart ailment he played with for 4 years at Michigan. I doubt the NFL doctors are have more expertise than doctors at one of the most respected Universities and University hospitals in the nation. I understand a certain amount of caution, but for a 1st round guy to fall into the 5th round because of this? Yeah, Hurst was a steal!
September 27th, 2020 at 5:01 PM ^
Lions would probably have ignored Hurst regardless—they have a long, long history of passing up notable UM players; in 2018, they chose world-beater Dashawn Hand and left Hurst for somebody else to pick up.
In the 2007 draft, the Lions passed on both Lamarr Woodley and David Harris, opting instead to take...
Drew Stanton.
September 27th, 2020 at 1:46 PM ^
Pretty slow start to the day to be honest. Only a few TDs across the league in the 1st quarter(s)
September 27th, 2020 at 1:50 PM ^
I don't mind a little defense! But, what I'm actually seeing is a lack of offensive execution (Patriots, Steelers, Bears).
September 27th, 2020 at 1:52 PM ^
Nice watching Big Mike Onwenu impress Belechec and earn a start at left guard. So Chase, mike and Mo in the same game.
September 27th, 2020 at 1:52 PM ^
The Texans have jumped out to a 14-3 lead over the Steelers. But, I have absolutely no belief in Bill O'Brien. Even a blind squirrel will find a nut occasionally.
September 27th, 2020 at 1:54 PM ^
Chase with the SACK! While being held and causes a fumble!
September 27th, 2020 at 1:59 PM ^
Khalil Mack just had a strip sack overturned on penalty. But, wow, that speed to power move he made!!!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:02 PM ^
Mo Hurst swats a pass! I just love watching our guys on Sunday!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:08 PM ^
Indeed! Mo and Chase were good for the program, and are acquitting themselves nicely in the pros.
September 27th, 2020 at 2:05 PM ^
Former Lion Eric Ebron with a nice TD reception for the Steelers!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:12 PM ^
Nice run by Mitch Trubisky! The kid does have a nice skillset. If he hadn't been drafted before Mahomes and Watson, he wouldn't get as intensely criticized as he is.
September 27th, 2020 at 2:17 PM ^
That didn't take long! The Steelers back to back touchdowns to go up 17-14 on the Texans.
September 27th, 2020 at 2:18 PM ^
Haskins just threw a pick. That's a darned shame.
September 27th, 2020 at 2:24 PM ^
Burkhead with a little swivel in his hips and then throwing his body in the air for the TD!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:28 PM ^
Deshaun Watson must like Bill O'Brien, he's trying to save his job today! What a 2 minute drive!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:37 PM ^
Buffalo is going to the Super Bowl. Book it!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:41 PM ^
That's a bold prediction! They may have to go through both KC and Baltimore!
September 27th, 2020 at 5:09 PM ^
Team of Destiny!
But with those two, plus Pittsburgh and New England, the AFC is stacked this year.
September 27th, 2020 at 5:16 PM ^
The Rams woke up in the 2nd half and made it quite a game. Questionable pass interference call on the play before the game winning td helped the Bills out. But, that's a quality football team, and they'll be competing in the AFC for sure!
September 27th, 2020 at 9:18 PM ^
You've certainly have been Buffaloed.
September 27th, 2020 at 2:46 PM ^
RedZone is the way.....
Looking forward to Pats-Raiders as well!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:51 PM ^
Apparently, the Rams are like - "it's not even noon and we're already in the 3rd quarter?" Once, I flew home from the west coast and had to go to work the next morning. LOL that didn't happen!
September 27th, 2020 at 2:57 PM ^
Might be a shootout with Pitt/Hou, and that was just a bad interception thrown by Trubisky. Atlanta might be about to route!
September 27th, 2020 at 3:54 PM ^
Giants are bleeping traaaasssh
September 27th, 2020 at 4:11 PM ^
Here comes the weekly Falcons implosion. Tale as old as time.
September 27th, 2020 at 4:21 PM ^
Nick "Balls of Fury" Foles
September 27th, 2020 at 4:26 PM ^
Looks like that might be it for Dan Quinn in Atlanta. Two straight 2nd half collapses, 0-3, haven't sniffed the playoffs since their Super Bowl run several years back, this regime is over.
September 27th, 2020 at 5:07 PM ^
Bears!!!
September 27th, 2020 at 5:46 PM ^
Who starts next week? I thought Trubisky got an early hook, and then Foles got a little luck with some questionable decisions. Winnable games against the Colts and Panthers in the next 3 weeks.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:33 PM ^
You role with Foles. Trubinsky is really a back-up caliber QB. He’s had plenty of time to shine, but can’t do it consistently.
September 28th, 2020 at 9:16 AM ^
Foles nearly threw five touchdowns in the second half. Maybe some luck in the Falcon's not preparing for Foles at all but that is impressive none the less. You roll with him until he proves otherwise. This is the first time in the past three years that the Bears offense actually looked dangerous. All those playmakers (Robinson, Miller, etc) all looked significantly better with Foles throwing the rock.
I tried really hard to jump on the Trubisky train but he's too much of a liability. He's like if you took DMC's mobility/athleticism with high school Joe Milton's accuracy and decision making.
September 27th, 2020 at 5:10 PM ^
Sack by Devon Kennard! One of the more puzzling moves by Quinntricia was releasing the last 2 years team sack leader, Devon Kennard. He was one of the more productive players on putrid defenses. Well, he's got an early sack against his former teammates. I suspect he'll have another sack or two today.
September 27th, 2020 at 5:21 PM ^
A good question is also why the Lions get their right tackle healthy then kick him inside to play guard. He completely air balled Kennard on his sack.
September 27th, 2020 at 5:31 PM ^
WTF?!! Kyler Murray went Gale Sayers, Barry Sanders, and Houdini on the Lions on that TD!
September 27th, 2020 at 5:34 PM ^
Jourdan Lewis with a sack taken away by a downfield penalty. I was surprised to hear that he had 4 sacks last year. The blitz him out of the slot quite a bit, apparently!
September 27th, 2020 at 5:43 PM ^
Unpopular opinion around these parts, at times, but I've always been a Stafford supporter. He's not Rodgers or Brady, but damn, how many quarterbacks are! You give him a good supporting cast and he may give you a season of magic similar to Flacco, Wentz/Foles, Matt Ryan.
September 27th, 2020 at 5:45 PM ^
Unfortunately the Lions are not capable of putting a good supporting cast around him
September 27th, 2020 at 5:58 PM ^
I think a new regime would have about 3 good years of being able to go all in with Stafford. If Quinn and Patricia are let go at the end of the season, a good coach and GM can come in and turn this team around with better schemes and by utilizing the salary cap space Quinn leaves (25m as of now). There's decent talent here, and sometimes defenses can be schemed to competency even if the talent is not top notch. If I were the Sheila Ford Hamp, I would blow the team up. I'd find the front office and head coach who committed to a quick turnaround.
September 27th, 2020 at 6:53 PM ^
This franchise is cursed. It’ll never happen. If Stafford ever wants a shot at winning a Super Bowl, it’ll have to be outside of Detroit.
September 27th, 2020 at 7:10 PM ^
Choosing TJ Hockenson over Devin Bush is really reaping dividends for the Lions.
But surprise surprise they pulled it out anyhow.
September 27th, 2020 at 7:27 PM ^
Lions....win?!?
September 27th, 2020 at 7:27 PM ^
Lions....win?
EDIT: apparently I’m not the only one perplexed that the lions actually won a game.
September 27th, 2020 at 7:30 PM ^
I never doubted the lions for a minute! ?
September 27th, 2020 at 7:36 PM ^
Well, our dreams of a front office and coaching change at the bye, after going 0-4, are over. That damn 4th quarter specialist Matthew Stafford masterfully guided the team down the field into field goal position. When the defense keeps him in the game, he can win it for you. Good fortune that Murray had problems sighting his rifle on a few occasions, though.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:43 PM ^
Since I'm a big Aaron Rodgers fan, and Rashan Gary is on the team, GO PACK GO!