NFL - Discussion Thread

What are people's predictions for week 1's matches? Will there be any upset wins? Here are mine: (note mine will likely be wrong)

Carolina 24-20 over Denver
Green Bay 27-17 over Jacksonville
Kansas City 31-9 over San Diego
Oakland 27-21 over New Orleans in overtime
Cincinnati 34-31 over New York Jets
Philadelphia 28-10 over Cleveland
*Tennessee 21-13 over Minnesota
Houston 20-19 over Chicago
Buffalo 27-20 over Baltimore
Tampa Bay 34-27 over Atlanta
Seattle 38-21 over Miami
Dallas 24-22 over New York Giants
Detroit 30-25 over Indianapolis
Arizona 41-34 over New England
Pittsburgh 29-28 over Washington
Los Angeles 16-10 over San Francisco

« Last edited by Matt77 on Sep 13th 2016 »

Once Tom Brady retires, what team do you think has a shot at becoming the next dynasty or are the days of dynasties over now with all the free agent moving and trades?

It really depends on which young teams look like challenging for a Superbowl title. Seattle and Green Bay are obviously still good, but they are probably too late for a 'dynasty'.

I can't see there being any more dynasties for a while for the reasons I mentioned above which is a shame. Teams are now no-name robots nobody can be bothered to remember because that player probably won't be there next yesar. I wish things were like what they were in the 70's and 80's, they were great times to be an NFL fan, most players played their whole career with a team and they had larger than life magical names which everybody knew them by like, Sweetness, The Diesal, Prime Time, Assassin, Nigerian Nightmare, Playmaker, O.J, L.T., Mean Joe, Broadway, and The Refrigerator.

Denver defeated Carolina 21-20 after trailing 7-17 at one stage.

Denver were lucky, Graham Gano the kicker of the Panthers missed a 50-yard field goal with four seconds remaining and they had to rely on their defense to get them out of trouble. The new Quarterback is no Peyton Manning, that's for sure.

Sunday's results:

Green Bay defeated Jacksonville 27-23
Kansas City defeated San Diego 33-27 in overtime after trailing 3-21
Oakland defeated New Orleans 35-34 after trailing 13-24
Cincinnati defeated New York Jets 23-22
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 29-10
Minnesota defeated Tennessee 25-16 after trailing 0-10
Houston defeated Chicago 23-14
Baltimore defeated Buffalo 13-7
Tampa Bay defeated Atlanta 31-24
Seattle defeated Miami 12-10
New York Giants defeated Dallas 20-19
Detroit defeated Indianapolis 39-35 after staring down the barrel of defeat
New England defeated Arizona 23-21

« Last edited by Matt77 on Sep 12th 2016 »

Who's going to win the Washington v Pittsburgh game tonight? Predictions before the game please...

My prediction is in the first post of this page. Pittsburgh 29-28.

By the way on a off-topicish note, what's wrong with Seattle? They nearly lost to my lowly Dolphins.

« Last edited by Matt77 on Sep 12th 2016 »

Dolphins lost... Shocker...

Matt: Probably a little rusty. It's just Week 1, and they're still adjusting after losing Lynch to retirement.

Dennis: I have Pitt winning, probs by a TD.

Next week against the Pats will be a big test for them and we'll be able to see if they put in a good fight again. The thing I hate the most in any sport is when my team loses and plays awful. The Phins must've put in a fight to be within 2 points of Seattle.

Matt77 said:

My prediction is in the first post of this page. Pittsburgh 29-28.

By the way on a off-topicish note, what's wrong with Seattle? They nearly lost to my lowly Dolphins.

If the Redskins score 28 points against Pittsburgh I'll be amazed, I've got them scoring 17 in a 24-17 loss. I wouldn't worry about Seattle, you want them hitting their form at the end of the season, not the beginning.

Currently the Skins are up 6-0 from two field goals.

The skins couldn't hold onto the lead much longer after that, they went down 38-16. I didn't see the game but from what I hear the skins were too busy arguing amongst themselves on the sidelines which is not a good sign. They need a decent running back otherwise they're going nowhere this sesason, Cousins isn't good enough to carry the team by himself, he needs help in the backfield.

Monday night's results:

Pittsburgh defeated Washington 38-16
San Francisco defeated Los Angeles 28-0

What are some talking points of week 1? Who may be on the rise? Who may fall? Or is it too early to tell.

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1. Oakland were brave going for the 2 on their final TD to win the game. A missed attempt and they lose that game. Massive gamble that payed off. Well done to them.

2. Really proud how close my Phins came to upsetting Seattle in Seattle. They did blow it late but a lot of people were expecting them to be blown away. Seattle have Los Angeles next week and they have a history of playing terrible early in seasons, and against them. Expect the unexpected.

3. The way Kansas City rallied and won a game that they were destined to lose was great. Down 3-21 and then 10-24, they won 33-27 in overtime. They saved a few games like this last season so teams shouldn't get comfortable even if they have a healthy lead against them.

4. Detroit finally were on the end of a miracle last effort win. After the missed extra point, Indy seemed destined to go the other end and score, winning by 1. They did just that, but then Detroit somehow saved the game and the man who nearly cost them saved them with a 40+ yard field goal. Rubbed salt into the wound with a safety with 4 seconds left. Clear both teams need to work on their defense.

5. The Rams were absolutely terrible against San Francisco on Monday night. They couldn't even score once, and conceded 4 TDs. The 49ers had a fantastic win against Minnesota in week 1 last season and declined from there on. Will they repeat?

« Last edited by Matt77 on Sep 13th 2016 »

Way too early to make judgements on teams but it does look like it's going to be a long season for some teams if they play like they did in week 1. I always find it interesting seeing how the rookies perform as pros and trying to figure out which ones will develop into superstars and which ones will be busts. I don't think we'll see another draft like 1983 but you never know...

My Week 2 Predictions: (tell me if any are ridiculous)

New York Jets 20-13 over Buffalo
Carolina 27-10 over San Francisco
Dallas 24-20 over Washington
Pittsburgh 34-24 over Cincinnati
New Orleans 41-38 over New York Giants
New England 17-10 over Miami
Kansas City 28-24 over Houston
Detroit 38-31 over Tennessee
Baltimore 20-3 over Cleveland
Los Angeles 15-13 over Seattle
Arizona 34-28 over Tampa Bay
Jacksonville 27-20 over San Diego
Oakland 30-27 over Atlanta
Denver 24-13 over Indianapolis
Green Bay 27-13 over Minnesota
Philadelphia 24-17 over Chicago

10/16 correct

« Last edited by Matt77 on Sep 20th 2016 »

I think Washington might bounce back. I definitely have the Giants winning, perhaps the Phins.

I'd toss a coin for the NO vs NYG game. It should be another shootout like last year's epic.

Really hope the Phins can pull off a miracle. Certainly is easier with Brady out but they beat Arizona in Arizona without him.

« Last edited by Matt77 on Sep 15th 2016 »

Warrior13 said:

I think Washington might bounce back.

I don't think they will, they don't have a decent running back. The Redskins should have tried to keep Alfred Morris, he's gone to the Cowboys and started the season getting 5 yards a carry. Are there any decent running backs going in free agency?