2022 NFL Thread (Chiefs win Super Bowl 57)

[jammindude]

It could be that the Vikings and the Niners both win out. Both have very easy schedules. But I just can’t help but think that the new quarterback is going to make some sort of rookie mistake that costs his team one game. He will learn from it, But I just don’t think the defense is going to be able to protect him forever from all the things a rookie must go through.

But we’ll see

[bosk1]

Vikings probably lose 2 more games.  That gives the 49ers a bit of a cushion.  But if they beat Washington at home next week, which I think they will, they have a GREAT shot at winning out.  I don't disagree that a rookie QB can likely blow a game.  That's a VERY real possibility.  But to go into Seattle and win on the road in that environment in his second start, especially on a short week after a Sunday afternoon game, makes me VERY optimistic. 

[KevShmev]

Philly has to keep winning the secure the division alone.  They are two games ahead of Dallas, but let's say for the sake of argument that the Cowboys win that game between the two in Dallas next week.  If Dallas wins out, Philly then cannot lose another game since Dallas would have the tiebreaker to win the division (head to head would be even, and Dallas would then win it due to better division records thanks to Philly's loss to Washington).  Of course, Dallas nearly lost at home to Houston last week, so they could pretty much lose any game left on their schedule, and with three of their last four being on the road, I expect them to falter in one of them.

To circle back to the AFC, the Tua fans this week are predictably all defensive about their guy having played like ass the last two weeks, but let's be honest, he was never and is not the MVP of that offense; Tyreek Hill is.  I have lost track of how many deep balls I have see Tyreek catch this year where Tua underthrew him and Hill had to slow down and wait for the ball.  I think the last few weeks have shown that Tua is still the QB most thought he was before this season (ya know, the guy the last coaching staff in Miami wanted to move off), but a great new coach and crazy talent at the skill positions have enabled him to have a mostly really good season.  With nasty weather in Buffalo this weekend, let's see how that Miami team does in a nice cold weather December game on the road.

[Stadler]

Philly has to keep winning the secure the division alone.  They are two games ahead of Dallas, but let's say for the sake of argument that the Cowboys win that game between the two in Dallas next week.  If Dallas wins out, Philly then cannot lose another game since Dallas would have the tiebreaker to win the division (head to head would be even, and Dallas would then win it due to better division records thanks to Philly's loss to Washington).  Of course, Dallas nearly lost at home to Houston last week, so they could pretty much lose any game left on their schedule, and with three of their last four being on the road, I expect them to falter in one of them.

To circle back to the AFC, the Tua fans this week are predictably all defensive about their guy having played like ass the last two weeks, but let's be honest, he was never and is not the MVP of that offense; Tyreek Hill is.  I have lost track of how many deep balls I have see Tyreek catch this year where Tua underthrew him and Hill had to slow down and wait for the ball.  I think the last few weeks have shown that Tua is still the QB most thought he was before this season (ya know, the guy the last coaching staff in Miami wanted to move off), but a great new coach and crazy talent at the skill positions have enabled him to have a mostly really good season.  With nasty weather in Buffalo this weekend, let's see how that Miami team does in a nice cold weather December game on the road.

So, a quarterback hyped because he's got all world receivers and great coaching?  That NEVER happens.  Please.   

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[El Barto]

I don't see Mr. Irrelevant blowing a game for SF. Kid really does seem to be fairly unflappable, and I haven't seem him making stupid mistakes. Where SF might lose a game is when the rest of the team plays a bit flat and he's not enough to beat a team on his own. He's getting a ton of help right now. If a team manages to overpower that D, and any given Sunday and all that, he might struggle in a shootout. Or if Kittle can't concentrate because of a nasty case of crotch-rot and his biggest weapon becomes a liability, we'll see how good he really is, and it might not be enough for a decent NFL team.

[Stadler]

I don't see Mr. Irrelevant blowing a game for SF. Kid really does seem to be fairly unflappable, and I haven't seem him making stupid mistakes. Where SF might lose a game is when the rest of the team plays a bit flat and he's not enough to beat a team on his own. He's getting a ton of help right now. If a team manages to overpower that D, and any given Sunday and all that, he might struggle in a shootout. Or if Kittle can't concentrate because of a nasty case of crotch-rot and his biggest weapon becomes a liability, we'll see how good he really is, and it might not be enough for a decent NFL team.

This.

Though I see the team letting him down to be unlikely; he and Kittle were on the TNF after show and it's pretty clear the team loves this guy and is doing everything they can to make him successful.

[Dublagent66]

Football is a team sport.  There are no successful individuals.  You're either successful as a team or you're not.

[KevShmev]

Philly has to keep winning the secure the division alone.  They are two games ahead of Dallas, but let's say for the sake of argument that the Cowboys win that game between the two in Dallas next week.  If Dallas wins out, Philly then cannot lose another game since Dallas would have the tiebreaker to win the division (head to head would be even, and Dallas would then win it due to better division records thanks to Philly's loss to Washington).  Of course, Dallas nearly lost at home to Houston last week, so they could pretty much lose any game left on their schedule, and with three of their last four being on the road, I expect them to falter in one of them.

To circle back to the AFC, the Tua fans this week are predictably all defensive about their guy having played like ass the last two weeks, but let's be honest, he was never and is not the MVP of that offense; Tyreek Hill is.  I have lost track of how many deep balls I have see Tyreek catch this year where Tua underthrew him and Hill had to slow down and wait for the ball.  I think the last few weeks have shown that Tua is still the QB most thought he was before this season (ya know, the guy the last coaching staff in Miami wanted to move off), but a great new coach and crazy talent at the skill positions have enabled him to have a mostly really good season.  With nasty weather in Buffalo this weekend, let's see how that Miami team does in a nice cold weather December game on the road.

So, a quarterback hyped because he's got all world receivers and great coaching?  That NEVER happens.  Please.   

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Yes, but I am pretty sure you are astute enough to understand the difference between Tua, who has a 2-month sample size of being above average, and, to pull a name out of a hat , Patrick Mahomes, who has a near 5-year sample size of being very good to great (great for 85% of it).

[lonestar]

Football is a team sport.  There are no successful individuals.  You're either successful as a team or you're not.

While an individual can definitely lift a team, this is very true, and at the moment as a team, the Niners are firing on all cylinders.

[King Postwhore]

Football is a team sport.  There are no successful individuals.  You're either successful as a team or you're not.

While an individual can definitely lift a team, this is very true, and at the moment as a team, the Niners are firing on all cylinders.

You don't say....

[Cool Chris]

Hey Bronco fans, are you ready for the official start of the Brett Rypien era this Sunday?

[jammindude]

Hey Bronco fans, are you ready for the official start of the Brett Rypien era this Sunday?

 

[hunnus2000]

Where the Niners are concerned (and I don't want to take away anything from Purdy) but the Niners are relying on McCaffery and their D. The Niners are in deep doo-doo if they lose McCaffery.

[lonestar]

Where the Niners are concerned (and I don't want to take away anything from Purdy) but the Niners are relying on McCaffery and their D. The Niners are in deep doo-doo if they lose McCaffery.

Definitely key....that's why they need Deebo back ASAP, he can keep the opposing D off of McCaffery and open up the offense a bit more. Honestly though, as long as the D keeps stuffing opponents, we are in every single game we play. 7 games in a row with allowing under 17 points, and 7 wins.

[bosk1]

Where the Niners are concerned (and I don't want to take away anything from Purdy) but the Niners are relying on McCaffery and their D. The Niners are in deep doo-doo if they lose McCaffery.

Not really.  I mean, McCaffrey has been huge.  But they've been "relying" on different players every week.  Every game, somebody new has a huge game.  I think they likely need him to have any legitimate SB hopes.  But even he went down next week (perish the thought!), I still think they are in good shape to make a decent playoff run.  [And Deebo is currently projected to be back in 2-3 weeks, for those who may not know]

Speaking of which, assuming the Colts don't blow a 33 point halftime lead, the 49ers will hold the #2 seed in about 90 minutes. 

[bosk1]

  Well, maybe I spoke too soon.  The effort out of the Colts is off the charts.  I don't know that I've ever seen a team work so hard to give up a 5 score lead. 

[El Barto]

Getting screwed out of that fumble return TD was a killer. You don't want the 2pc to be the final play of the game. They could have had the try and 3 minutes left if they didn't succeed.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Matt Ryan deserves better than for this to be his legacy.

[hunnus2000]

Matt Ryan deserves better than for this to be his legacy.

I mean, I guess so??

I mean, the play of both QBs kind of was below average and the game reflected that.

[bosk1]

Wow, Indy. Just wow.

[SoundscapeMN]

I didn't bother with the game after seeing it was 20-0...simiar to the game against Buffalo. I started watching Silicon Valley.

Then I see on twitter the greatest comeback in the history of the NFL and I just rolled my eyes.

I think this game or the game against Buffalo was a bit of a mirage..but when you get trounced 40-3 at home just a couple of weeks ago, and fail to comeback against Detroit last week.

I don't think the Vikings defense is good enough to beat good teams that have good offenses.

I'd love to be wrong and see this run of comeback after comeback will eventually not happen against good teams that have good defenses especially.

[lonestar]

I literally just found out they won, last score I saw was 30-0 and blew it off. Fucking A.



On a side note, my kid and her bf are at the Buffalo game today, pray for their collective warmth please.

[bosk1]

Depends on who they are rooting for.

[lonestar]

Depends on who they are rooting for.

They're pretty hardcore Buffalo fans. She group up just south of Buffalo, which I guess countered my Niner influence, and that of her grandfather who not only grew up Niner, but played for Dallas in the late 60s. She probably knows more about football from him than most guys I'd bet.

[lonestar]

Also...

[TAC]

 

[Cool Chris]

Ha!

[KevShmev]

I dozed off at 23-0 on the couch and woke up to 36-34.  Crazy.

The Vikings have one and done written all over them come playoff time; their defense is absolute trash.

[bosk1]

Depends on who they are rooting for.

They're pretty hardcore Buffalo fans.

Well, since it's you, I'll only wish a mild case of frostbite on them.

[King Postwhore]

I literally just found out they won, last score I saw was 30-0 and blew it off. Fucking A.



On a side note, my kid and her bf are at the Buffalo game today, pray for their collective warmth please.

That stadium is so much fun. I love going there.

[lonestar]

I literally just found out they won, last score I saw was 30-0 and blew it off. Fucking A.



On a side note, my kid and her bf are at the Buffalo game today, pray for their collective warmth please.

That stadium is so much fun. I love going there.

She swears they're not the ones throwing snowballs. 

[bosk1]

I dozed off at 23-0 on the couch and woke up to 36-34.  Crazy.

The Vikings have one and done written all over them come playoff time; their defense is absolute trash.

Agreed.  And yet...the Colts couldn't manage to drive down and get a field goal for almost the entirety of the second half and overtime.

[KevShmev]

This is a bad look for Bills fans.  Throwing snowballs at players and the Miami sideline is neanderthal behavior.

[King Postwhore]

They are usually better except for dildos.

[bosk1]

I knew there was a reason I was getting bad vibrations from those fans.