The NFL Thread: 2018 Preseason

[Val Halla]

I think the main reason they do it is because empty stadiums look bad, if you have nobody in a stadium people aren't gonna rush to sponsor you. Remember the same teams take out massive amounts from taxpayer money to pay for their stadiums. But I guess that's a topic for another thread.


Why not just try starting the rookie anyways, even if it doesn't work out you weren't making an impact anyways. I'm sure Carson Wentz' career will be better off for being the starter this year

If he doesn't drop the next four games.

I don't think people had super high expectations for success this season really. He's still a top prospect

[Luminesa]

If he doesn't drop the next four games.

I don't think people had super high expectations for success this season really. He's still a top prospect

People were overhyping the crud out of him pre-season. Then again people always do that with QBs.

[Val Halla]

I don't think people had super high expectations for success this season really. He's still a top prospect

People were overhyping the crud out of him pre-season. Then again people always do that with QBs.

He had a good start, but the rookie wall is a thing

[Cymrea]

People were overhyping the crud out of him pre-season. Then again people always do that with QBs.

He had a good start, but the rookie wall is a thing

At home to a struggling Green Bay, he's got a chance to get back to good. But if they drop it, they could be done this season. The Eagles have five tough games coming. Another loss could send them spiraling.

[Luminesa]

He had a good start, but the rookie wall is a thing

At home to a struggling Green Bay, he's got a chance to get back to good. But if they drop it, they could be done this season. The Eagles have five tough games coming. Another loss could send them spiraling.

Pretty much. :/

[Kohr]

He had a good start, but the rookie wall is a thing

At home to a struggling Green Bay, he's got a chance to get back to good. But if they drop it, they could be done this season. The Eagles have five tough games coming. Another loss could send them spiraling.

Meanwhile, the loser of tomorrow's NFC North game will lose control of their destiny.

[Val Halla]

Learnt something interesting today. The QB with the most wins in Cleveland since 1999 is Ben Roethlisberger. For the Steelers. That's how much the Browns suck, the best QB in Cleveland is from another team, and not one of their own.

[Raxacoricofallibatorius]

Hey guys, looking for advice on which 1 of 3 RBs to start in my fantasy team (already playing Le'Veon Bell and my flex position is taken up by Doug Baldwin)
Do I Start:

Legarrette Blount vs Jets
Devontae Booker vs Chiefs
Tevin Coleman vs Cardinals

currently leaning towards Blount, thinking definitely sit Coleman as he's only just started practicing again after his injury.

Any advice very much appreciated

[Luminesa]

Hey guys, looking for advice on which 1 of 3 RBs to start in my fantasy team (already playing Le'Veon Bell and my flex position is taken up by Doug Baldwin)
Do I Start:

Legarrette Blount vs Jets
Devontae Booker vs Chiefs
Tevin Coleman vs Cardinals

currently leaning towards Blount, thinking definitely sit Coleman as he's only just started practicing again after his injury.

Any advice very much appreciated

I would definitely start Coleman. Not sure how much Blount is going to run against the Jets, so I can't say.

[Raxacoricofallibatorius]

Hey guys, looking for advice on which 1 of 3 RBs to start in my fantasy team (already playing Le'Veon Bell and my flex position is taken up by Doug Baldwin)
Do I Start:

Legarrette Blount vs Jets
Devontae Booker vs Chiefs
Tevin Coleman vs Cardinals

currently leaning towards Blount, thinking definitely sit Coleman as he's only just started practicing again after his injury.

Any advice very much appreciated

I would definitely start Coleman. Not sure how much Blount is going to run against the Jets, so I can't say.

Having just looked at defensive rankings vs RBs I am inclined to change my mind and agree with you

[Luminesa]

I would definitely start Coleman. Not sure how much Blount is going to run against the Jets, so I can't say.

Having just looked at defensive rankings vs RBs I am inclined to change my mind and agree with you

I just hope my suggestion doesn't cause you to lose against your buddies or anything.

[Outer Sparta]

This is the reason why I love Prater! We won! On Thanksgiving! On my birthday! Best present ever to see the Lions win on my birthday Thanksgiving!

[Luminesa]

This is the reason why I love Prater! We won! On Thanksgiving! On my birthday! Best present ever to see the Lions win on my birthday Thanksgiving!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

[Outer Sparta]

This is the reason why I love Prater! We won! On Thanksgiving! On my birthday! Best present ever to see the Lions win on my birthday Thanksgiving!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thank you! I feels so good to win, but a thousand times better today!

[Raxacoricofallibatorius]

Having just looked at defensive rankings vs RBs I am inclined to change my mind and agree with you

I just hope my suggestion doesn't cause you to lose against your buddies or anything.

Nah it's all good I can wait til sunday to make the final decision based on injury reports etc. I'm also taking a slight risk with my QB this week playing Derek Carr instead of Aaron Rodgers simply because I think he'll do better against the Panthers than Rodgers will against the Eagles

[Kohr]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Thank you! I feels so good to win, but a thousand times better today!

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[Maineiacs]

RIP Vikings playoff chances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYB3yyu0UrQ

[Luminesa]

RIP Vikings playoff chances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYB3yyu0UrQ

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...You still have a few games, though, and they're only up by a game. Plus the Redskins lost. I'm not trying to be rude, but...is there a factor I'm missing?

[Maineiacs]

RIP Vikings playoff chances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYB3yyu0UrQ

(Image)

...You still have a few games, though, and they're only up by a game. Plus the Redskins lost. I'm not trying to be rude, but...is there a factor I'm missing?

Yeah. They play Dallas next week, so that's likely 6-6. Detroit have the tie-breaker, and even 10-6 likely won't cut it for a wild card.

[Japaneese Malaya]

Go Texans!

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Garbage sports franchises like $6 tickets, the Philadelphia 76ers also have $6 tickets

I mean even the 49ers are charging $20 for their cheap tickets, $30 for Jacksonville.

I have to admit, it's the mark of a really classy sports franchise that prices most of the people who support them out of the ticket market. Six buck tickets are a good thing. It tells the fans that Management is at least willing to pretend they care.

Damn straight.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Justin Tucker K has 3 FGs over fifty yards (long 57) in the first half outdoors in Baltimore late November. Ravens lead 16-3 over Bengals.

EDIT: NFL Record number of +50 yard FGs for one half. Incidentally, Marvin Lewis called a timeout before Tucker kicked his third as time expired. All Tucker did was drill that one too. So he kicked 4, the last one he did twice. This guy is the best at his craft.

[Kohr]

What has gotten into the Buccaneers?

[Luminesa]

What has gotten into the Buccaneers?

I think they finally realized if they win the rest of their games, they might actually get playoffs.

Note: MIGHT.

Meanwhile New Orleans marches forward after trashing the Rams! WOO!!!

[Kohr]

What has gotten into the Buccaneers?

I think they finally realized if they win the rest of their games, they might actually get playoffs.

Note: MIGHT.

Meanwhile New Orleans marches forward after trashing the Rams! WOO!!!

Hopefully either you or the Bucs can snatch the division from the talons of the Falcons. I have relatives that support them, and I'm loathe to see them happy.