NFL 2013

[Bunk]

Great afternoon of football!

The Lions break a 21 game streak and, for the first time in franchise history, beat the Redskins at D.C.  A good game, but the Lions defense really needs to improve if they want to challenge GB the Bears. 

[shiznitz]

I just hope Sanchez's career is FINALLY over.

[Yegolev]

I don't know what happened over the weekend.  I mean, I watched some football but I don't understand some things.

[K9]

I didn't understand the final play in the Chargers-Titans game

[sickrubik]

I didn't understand the final play in the Chargers-Titans game

Didn't watch the game, but tracked down a video. What don't you get?

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/chargers-loss-wacky-eight-lateral-play-article-1.1464157

[01101010]

I didn't understand the final play in the Chargers-Titans game

Best understood when set to the theme of Benny Hill.

[Paelos]

I don't like that the Cowboys won, because now we have to talk about them.  At least DeMarco Murray earned me a couple fantasy points for a change.

HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS! 

[Yegolev]

Yea, how about those Panthers?

Fucking Eli.  And fucking refs in the ATL-MIA game.

[MrHat]

This is hilarious:

[HaemishM]

What a disturbing weekend of football.

San Francisco is vulnerable because against a competent defensive backfield, NOBODY can get open. Boldin isn't fast enough to create separation, especially if Vernon Davis isn't in the lineup to take some pressure off of him, and they got NOTHING behind Boldin worth a shit yet. More worrisome is that their running game isn't taking any pressure off Kap. That team better find a wideout in a hurry before Seattle runs away with the division. On the other hand, their defense doesn't look stifling anymore, especially when they are on the field for 3 quarters out of 4 because their offense can't move the ball.

Houston is just not a very good football team this year. Something is missing both offensively and defensively. They should have DOMINATED that game with the way Flacco was playing but they couldn't finish drives at all. Suddenly one INT and one punt return in 2 minutes takes them from 6 points up to 9 points behind. They should not have allowed as many points to any of the teams they've faced this year and yet they have. Ed Reed is not the answer to their questions on defense. DeAndre Hopkins does look a proper wideout though but if Andre Johnson is hurt like he always is, this team is going to struggle on offense.

Green Bay... just... FUCK. They have got to learn to cover somebody. Oh and don't cough up the fucking ball 4 times in a game. They aren't so good they can overcome stupid turnovers. Chicago is not as good as their record indicates, but if the Packers are going to give away games like this, it won't matter. Also, Chicago needs to beat a really good team - so far they've beaten two bad teams (Minny and Pittsburgh) and one decent but not Super Bowl team (Cincy). But looking at the Bears schedule, the best teams they play are Green Bay (twice), Detroit (twice) and New Orleans. They win at least 2 of those games and they have got the division sewn up.

Fuck New England. If Cleveland does trade them Josh Gordon, it'll be because they hate every other team in the league and want to watch New England choke in a Super Bowl. If so, FUCK CLEVELAND. Though really, beating up on Tampa Bay right now is like kicking a cripple.

Jets should not be 2-1 but really, Buffalo should have done better. Their defense is BAD - that winning TD to Holmes should never have been caught by that cornerback had TERRIBAD coverage.

Miami may be one of the better teams in the AFC. Not as good as Denver, but better than the Ravens who are really NOT GOOD. Shut down Torrey Smith, you can beat the Ravens because Flacco. Smith got going yesterday and they got two lucky returns, game over.

If I were doing power rankings right now, it's Denver #1, Seattle #2.

[MrHat]

Houston is just not a very good football team this year. Something is missing both offensively and defensively. They should have DOMINATED that game with the way Flacco was playing but they couldn't finish drives at all. Suddenly one INT and one punt return in 2 minutes takes them from 6 points up to 9 points behind. They should not have allowed as many points to any of the teams they've faced this year and yet they have. Ed Reed is not the answer to their questions on defense. DeAndre Hopkins does look a proper wideout though but if Andre Johnson is hurt like he always is, this team is going to struggle on offense.

Houston was like that last year too.  They're just don't seem like they want to win football games.

[Bunk]

I'm am very disappointed at the lack of Eli Faces in this thread after that game.

[Paelos]

I'm am very disappointed at the lack of Eli Faces in this thread after that game.

Here's a Coughlin Face.

[shiznitz]

I'm am very disappointed at the lack of Eli Faces in this thread after that game.

Be careful or you will get goatce or however the hell one spells it.

[Yegolev]

This is all I have:

[Paelos]

TD ref racing by takes the last one from  to 

[01101010]

TD ref racing by takes the last one from  to 

Didn't see it till I read your post... thanks   

[ghost]

Ah, yes.  Pacman Jones was arrested again.   

[sickrubik]

I love this Broncos team.

127 Points over three weeks, 12 TDs, no INTs.... NOM NOM NOM.

[Segoris]

TD ref racing by takes the last one from  to 

For me it's the dude clapping in the background when he looks towards Eli for a split second

I love this Broncos team.

127 Points over three weeks, 12 TDs, no INTs.... NOM NOM NOM.

Yeah, just wow. Nothing else to be said about that offense.

[HaemishM]

Denver is the best team in the league right now with Seattle a close but unsure second. There's no other teams in the league I EXPECT to win any game they play. Of course, they will lose one eventually, but right now, I wouldn't best against either team. Until some of the supposedly better teams in the league get healthy or get consistent (I'm looking at you, Pats, Pack and 49ers), that's just how it is. I'm actually kind of surprised how well Pryor did against a really good defense that forced him to stay in the pocket. He may be better than I thought but he is on a really shitty team with no one to throw to and no defense.

Tuesday Morning Power Ratings:
1. Denver
2. Seattle
3. New England
4. Miami
5. New Orleans
6. San Francisco
7. Green Bay
8. Chicago
9. Kansas City
10. Cinncinatti

3-10 could be jumbled up in a fucking hat and picked at random and would probably be just as accurate. Yes, I feel bad about putting 2 1-2 teams ahead of two 3-0 teams but neither team has convinced me they are solid yet.

[Cyrrex]

I can't argue much with your logic.  Based on this year alone, I probably would put Chicago a bit higher, the Pack a bit lower, and San Fran a bit lower, but no biggie.  But I do think you have to open up beyond just the past three games, and for that reason I would probably move Miami down a bit as well.  Fuck, I dunno.  One thing I do know is that I wish we could see Denver's offense against Seattle's defense right now.  I am honestly not sure what would happen.  On paper, Seattle has the tools to foil Peyton, but in reality Peyton is so fucking good he might overcome it anyway.  On the other side of the coin, though, I think Seattle's offense could stick it to Denver's D, so for that reason I might give Seattle a slight edge.  We may never know.

[HaemishM]

Fuck, I dunno.

This should be the NFL's catchphrase for this season. Chicago and KC and even Cincy would be higher on my list of the opponents they'd beaten were teams I considered to be good. Chicago beat Minny (terribad even with the world's great RB), Cincy (who are good but should have won that game) and Pittsburgh (who are old and BAD). KC beat Philly (turnover heaven), Dallas (also a weak, inconsistent team) and Jacksonville (so bad Chad Henne is their QB). Any of those 3-10 teams could lay an absolute egg though they'll probably all make the playoffs.

[Nevermore]

But what about the Jets? 

[sickrubik]

Right now, the broncos are almost dead last in Pass D, but that's mostly because of garbage time. And, as a reminder, we still don't have Bailey or Von. Once we have our pass rush back, we're golden. We fared a LOT better than I thought we would without Clady to protect Manning's blindside. Oh, and Decker was playing with a separated should the first two weeks. Broncos are seemingly getting healthier. Provided we can keep it that way... okay, forget it I can't be unbiased if I tried at this point.

All I know is I want to lose a game, and lose it badly and put a chip back on the shoulder of the team. Keep these kids humble a bit.

[Paelos]

Tuesday Power Rankings from Paelos:

1 - Denver
2 - Seattle
3 - Chicago
4 - Saints
5 - Miami
6 - KC
7 - Pats
8 - Dallas
9 - Cincy
10 - Indy

Both SF and GB drop out this week. I can't say for sure these are the same teams we've seen in the past, and I won't rank them up there on last season.

[ghost]

Jets are too low.

[HaemishM]

Jets are lucky they are still rated as an NFL team but I guess they have the Jags to look down on.

[Bunk]

Right now, I think the Jets are looking down at the Giants.

[Paelos]

I considered putting the Jets back in the top 10 just to make waves, but when you make 20 penalties in one game? That's unheard of.

[Hoax]

Ah, yes.  Pacman Jones was arrested again.  

No he wasn't. He went out on his birthday and his buddy was too drunk to drive (stupid, why do pro players hate hiring town cars?) they got pulled over and Pacman got a ticket for being mouthy towards a cop. Which, not having been a black rich athlete myself I can only assume isn't a hard ticket to end up with.

So yeah. He got a ticket. For talking back. I'm sure Goodell will suspend him but that will be utter bullshit.

[K9]

Full credit to Rex Ryan, the Jets D still looks passably good in this league right now. He needs to ditch the HC job so he can go win a superbowl as D coordinator somewhere.

[Nebu]

Tuesday Power Rankings from Paelos:

1 - Denver
2 - Seattle
3 - Chicago
4 - Saints
5 - Miami
6 - KC
7 - Pats
8 - Dallas
9 - Cincy
10 - Indy

Both SF and GB drop out this week. I can't say for sure these are the same teams we've seen in the past, and I won't rank them up there on last season.

You don't think SF or GB could beat the teams from Miami down 80% of the time?  I don't like your list.

[K9]

[01101010]

...on your phone!