The NFL Discussion Thread

[dreamdead]

Bell's injury is incredibly unfortunate. The Steelers' offense was the only team in the AFC that I think is able to dethrone the Patriots right now, and while I suspect that Brady knows the tendencies of a Lebeau blitz pattern, the Steelers ability to manufacture yards is going to be tough minus Bell. It's here that they'll wish Harris/Archer played just a bit more during the season so that they don't end up the question mark that they clearly are.

Another season, another offseason of questions about the Browns QB. All three picks (Gilbert, Manziel, Gordon) look awful compared to equal players drafted around them (Bridgewater, Beckham, etc.)...

The Lions will be a 1-and-done at Dallas next Sunday. Sad. Lombardi's offense is just so much less than Linehan's.

[shaun]

Always feels good to beat to Dolphins and fitting that it was Rex's last game. They probably wont upgrade from a coaching standpoint but you need a full break if you're firing a GM, allows the new guy to pick his own coach.

Also, the only "perfect QB rating" of the season belongs to Geno Smith for dropping bombs on Miami all day. Haha.

[Ezee E]

Panthers just need to put up 17 points, and not turn it over, and they'll be an absolutely depleted Arizona offense.
Panthers 30
Cardinals 6

Cowboys and Lions look to go for a high-scoring affair to me, and Stafford will take the reigns that Romo once had after this.
Cowboys 37
Lions 28

Baltimore struggled on the road, and were destroyed earlier by Pittsburgh. However, without Bell, this could be closer then I think. As long as Flacco doesn't give up the ball, I think they win. All they really need to do is stop Antonio Brown at this point.
Pittsburgh 16
Baltimore 20

Colts played in a weaker division, and they seem to struggle to score against good teams. They're 2-4 against playoff teams. Cincinnati is 4-4-1, but were shut out earlier by the Colts. That was before Cincy utilized Jeremy Hill, and AJ Green was out. I think Cincinnati takes this.
Colts 16
Ravens 24

[Ezee E]

My final top ten:
1)New England Patriots
2)Seattle Seahawks
3)Dallas Cowboys
4)Green Bay Packers
5)Denver Broncos
6)Pittsburgh Steelers
7)Detroit Lions
8)Indianapolis Colts
9)Cincinnati Bengals
10)Baltimore Ravens

32)Tennessee Titans
31)Tampa Bay Bucs
30)Oakland Raiders
29)Washington Redskins
28)New York Jets

[Philip J. Fry]

Tomlin hasn't ruled out Bell against Baltimore (the guy has no ligament damage), wouldn't be surprised if he plays.
They signed Ben Tate as insurance, though. Something tells me that if he doesn't play against Baltimore, he plays against Denver, assuming the Steelers are able to beat the Ravens.

I still think they will beat the Ravens, even without Bell thanks to a defense that has been improving little by little, specially against the run and more importantly, QB play. Roethlisberger is just so much better than Flacco.

[Ivan Drago]

The Packers are NFC North Champions.....again!!!!! *pops champagne*

Meanwhile the Titans are going to end up with Jameis Winston in the draft and continue to be terrible.

[Ezee E]

Winston is an awful QB.

Looks like AJ Green may be out versus the Colts. That changes things.

[MadMan]

Panthers
Steelers
Colts
Cowboys

[Skitch]

Steelers and Cowboys in playoffs again. :frustrated:

Well, NFL, its been fun. See ya next year. I'm out.

[Dukefrukem]

[Ezee E]

Didn't get to update this after it was confirmed that Green and Gresham were out. But 3/3.

[Ezee E]

Seahawks VS. Panthers
Seahawks are going to rock the Panthers I think. They may have a tough time scoring, but they only need 14 to win.
Seahawks 23
Panthers 10

Cowboys VS. Packers
Awesome game right here. With the Packers at home, I think they take it. But it'll be very close.
Packers 34
Cowboys 30

Broncos VS. Colts
What Broncos are going to show up? I feel like they can do it at home, but I am worried here. Broncos will get at least 21 regardless, and played well. As long as they can contain Hilton, and utilize someone since I imagine Demarius Thomas will be covered well, they'll come out ahead.
Broncos 31
Colts 21

Ravens VS. Patriots
Pundits are saying the Ravens can beat out the Patriots. I disagree if the Ravens can't run it down their throat.
Patriots 41
Ravens 21

[Dukefrukem]

[Philip J. Fry]

It really was infamous, not only the no-call but also not flagging Dez Bryant for entering the field with no helmet. Horrible, horrible, horrible.

[MadMan]

I went 3-1 last week. This weekend will be a lot tougher.

[Scar]

I wonder how Duke's blood pressure is doing?

[Dukefrukem]

Why? Did something bad happen?

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My stress headache is now finally subsiding.

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[Scar]

Why? Did something bad happen?

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My stress headache is now finally subsiding.

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*pat on the back*

I know I would've been frothing at the mouth over the no call on pass interference. Hell, I posted before that happened.

[Scar]

I will giggle like a school girl if Carolina knocks off Seattle.

[Philip J. Fry]

I will giggle like a school girl if Carolina knocks off Seattle.

Kam Chancellor hates school girl giggling.

[Skitch]

Green Bay, please put Dallas down. Please.

[Dukefrukem]

Manning: 211 passing yards.

[Philip J. Fry]

Peyton Manning looked horrible today (and his team didn't help him that much). Amazing game by the Colts.

[Scar]

Ugh, I might be rooting for the Pack over the Hawks. And then whatever AFC team makes the Superbowl.

[Ezee E]

My heart said Denver, but my brain was saying Indianapolis all along.

Manning's interview was pretty rough. I think he'll get over it, but that was the voice of someone who'd retire.

PATRIOTS/SEAHAWKS is the way to go.