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Who else are big NFL fans?
My Dolphins are 0-2. Very sad. I always have my back-up team (The Colts, who I have liked before their perennial greatness), but it is painful to watch.
Looks like the Patriots are going to go undefeated.
Who else loves Sunday football?
My Cowboys are 2-0 for the first time since 1999. They kicked some Dolphin butt today, 37-20. Dolphins just didn't seem like they had what it takes to take on the caliber of team such as the Dallas Cowboys. In the beginning of the game the Dolphins looked as though the could handle the competition, but as the game came closer to ending, they just got tired. Go Cowboys! w00t!
I had to work yesterday morning through yesterday afternoon, and then I went with my family to Portland, so I didn't get to see much football. Looking up yesterday's scores tells me that Green Bay has one again, however. In much better fasion than last week, too.I don't know how good the Giants are this year (particularly without their starting quarterback) but yeah.
I see the Bengals lost... against the Browns, no less. Oh well; at least former Oregon State QB Derek Anderson looked good. It's crazy that he's a starter now; he did not seem destined for that in his last year here. The U of O fans used to call him "Anderception." He does have something like the second most yards of a Pac 10 QB of all time, however. He had a much better year his senior year, too; he just never had much mobility, and he still threw like 11 or so interceptions that year.
I really hope the Patriots don't go to the Super Bowl again this year; I'm getting so tired of them. The Colts, too. Anyhoo...
Wuv, Yer Mom
Anyone but the Patriots. Please.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taco
The Dolphins had a lead for awhile. They just don't have the drive. I really hope they tank and get Brian Brohm next year. With my luck, they will win 3 games and not beat out the Chiefs for worst team in the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by dimmufan
Well its cool to have threads like this. Although i'm more of a CFL fanatic, i do i love some intense NFL games from time to time.
This year, i thought maybe the Dolphins would maybe make wild card but much to my disappointment they cannot win a game...*cries*
Although this year i'm pretty sure the winner will be ither the Patriots, Steelers or Colts. Not to take any credit from the Dallas Cowboys, but they will eventually be stopped. I'm a little surprised about the Titans and the Saints..i really thought they would do better...
My favorite football team is the Packers which are 2-0 right now, first time 2-0 since 2001 season. I'm really surprised with the Packers defense this year. Hoping for a Super Bowl win this year or at least make it to the playoffs.
I think they always had talent there. I mean, come on; they've had Nick Barnett since... whatever year that was (he's from Oregon State.) Seriously, in like 2003 or 2004, their defense was pretty good. So was the offense. Things just went downhill for some reason. I'll always remember one embarrasing play, however, where one of the defensive players had a hold of a guy's arm for like thirty yards and couldn't bring him down. Anyhoo...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fantasy X
Wuv, Yer Mom
My team is the SF 49ers. I live in the SF Bay area, and who the hell wants to root for the Raiders... they're scary... Plus i'm originally from Salt Lake City and SF tends to get QBs from Utah :)
edit: 49ers are also 2-0 for the first time since 1999 (like the cowboys) but it might be a fluke.
I saw the tail end of that game. They had a chance, kinda... until that traitor Najeh Davenport scored that last touchdown. The jerk. Sorry K.Quote:
Originally Posted by Korova
I saw through the score board updates, however, that the Pack is back. Or San Diego just isn't that good this year. But Favre has tied Marino's record for like 420 TD passes. Yay! Also, the defense must've done something right afterwards, because the score went from 24-21 to 31-21. Way to go, Pack. Way to go.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati is playing Seattle. I don't know how they got down there, but Seattle scored a touchdown on a 28 yard drive... Cincinnati responded with a touchdown, and things were looking good... until TJ Houshmandzadeh fumbled at his own 30-some yard line. I was like, "Okay, that's enough for me for now." Also, the cameras were on some Seattle fan with huge hair, leaning out over the railing and screaming. I think he's my hero as far as crazed fans go; I want to be like him when I grow up. Anyhoo...
Wuv, Yer Mom
Congratulations to Brett Favre for tying Marino's record, but it should be noted that it took Favre two more games, and he is close to breaking the all time interception record set by a guy that played for twenty five years (George Blanda.)
Week 3 was a big one. We saw who came back down to Earth (Chargers, Bears) and a few surprises (Cowboys at 3-0)
Pretty much, right now, I'm just watching football because I'm bored and have nothing else to do. Some teams that I saw that won are 3-0 like Cowboys, Colts and Patriots.
I have been watching all the New England Patriots games and they've had the same final score 38 in the first 3 games they have played.
Dude the bears are looking ugly out there... how the hell did they get to the super bowl with Rex Grossman leading them. They need to bench that guy.
Anyways, yeah I was watching SF and they actually looked good on a few drives. It opened up in the 4th because SF had to get desperate and take more risks, which didn't work out. It was about that time my eyes switched to my buddy's game (we were at a sports bar for breakfast beers) where the Chargers were holding onto a lead. My buddy was nervous because the Cheese were at 1st and goal. then 2nd and goal... then 3rd and goal... then 4th and goal.. .then failed 2pt conversion!! haha.. there was much rejoicing on this side of the bar. 2 minutes left, Chargers had it locked up all they needed to do was run the clock... and then had the shortest drive of the game... from there its history... It was a fun game to watch.. what the hell happened to LT??? First pick in most fantasy leagues.
Im ahuge NFL fan. Ive been watching it since i was 4. My favorite team is probable the Ravens. Especially in Madden 08. I live for Sundays, And Monday night football. Theres nothing like getting some freinds together with snacks and watch football and eat. And then play Madden afterwords. BTW im the best madden player ever, Madden challenge here i come hahahaha. Im going to a local touney at the best buy around here. im gonna win. Go RAVENS. BUt yeah the NFL is great.
Man, the saints are just getting their butts kicked. They need to do something to start winning games. When I watched that game last night, there were lots of interceptions. It was still a good game tho.
I hear that. I loved the way the Saints changed last year and had a lot of spirit, but now they're just bending over. Same for the bears. The Cowboys are looking impressive though it is a bit early to tell who's going to be doing what. Hopefully things will get better in a few weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Takishi
My Seahawks are cutting it a little too close this season. After stomping the Bucs in week one, it was a close loss to the Cards in week two and a close victory over the Bengals in week three... they're going to need to step it up if they're hitting the playoffs this year.
I'd love to see them go all the way, but realistically I don't know if that can happen this season. It's not that they don't have the team to do it... but they don't seem to have the coordination and consistency required to do so.
How do you think I feel? I'm a Bears fan.
I think they're better than they've been playing, but it doesn't matter unless they show it. (Just like the Packers aren't as good as they've been playing -- and that's the football fan in me speaking, not just the Bears fan.) We go from the most dominating team in the Conference to 1-2 on the first three games. They have the talent, they have the experience, they have the leadership ... but they don't have a Quarterback. And that didn't bother 'em last year, but still, there's got to be a complete team on the field, not ten guys wondering how much Grossman will screw up.
I appreciate that the Bears management is trying to find a young QB to go with the franchise, but damn, there's only so far the fans can support him before they say "alright, find a veteran".
im from england may i ask you this how can you call a sport football if you dont even use your feet you should start watching proper football or as you american call soccer and anyway has anyone heard of malcolm glazer he owns tampa bay is that an nfl team he also owns the best soccer team ever manchester united football club from england
p.s england to host the FIFA soccer world cup in 2018 i have wrote soccer so you americans dont get confused with your football :)
Welcome back Sasquatch.
Last weekend during the Bears/Cowboys game, the announcers were talking about Grossman's QB rating in several games; how he had like five 80-90 rated games, like three 50-40-0, and one 0 rated game. So he can play really good at times-look at the NFC championship game against the Saints last year-but he has no consistency. And I wouldn't put it all on him, either. What the hell happened to them in the Super Bowl, anyway? It was like they forgot the team they were two weeks prior to that game.
I will also agree about the Packers, in that I am a bit skeptical of their record. I don't know if the teams they have played this year are all that good anyway; the Chargers haven't been the same at all, the Giants haven't proven themselves and they were without their starting quarterback (weren't they?) and Philadelphia just played a really bad game that first week (the Packers did too, but yeah. Just enough to win.)
Cesar, I wouldn't feel so bad about that close win against the Bengals. They haven't been playing as well this year, but they are still a great team... offensively.
The Saints are really disappointing me this year, though. Definitely. Anyhoo...
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@vivi: PLEASE, let's not turn this into some stupid trolling war over the name of the North American sport of "football." That is not what this topic is about, and if that's what it evolves into, warnings will have to be issued for trolling and flamebaiting. I know your post wasn't derogatory in any fashion, but it could lead to other posts that are.
If you would like to start a thread to discuss true football, feel free to do so.
We don't support slander here.
i wasnt trying for an argument so if you thought i was then sorry i just have 2 questions for you
1 what does derogatary mean im not the best at literature
2 do you like soccer if you dont i understand i mean im not a big nfl fan coz i dont know the rules or much about the game itself
To answer your questions:
"Derogatory," at its very basic definition, is synonymous with negative. Basically, I was asking you to avoid making negative comments in regards to North American Football as it would only detract from the purpose of the thread.
And yes, I do like football/soccer. I much prefer to play it over the American-style game, but again, that is a topic for a different thread. If you wish to discuss that sport, please start a new topic.
Its a good thing they benched Grossman. Griese isn't great, but still.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasquatch
Loco, the Seahawks won't win the NFC West. I think the 49ers are due. And if they make the wild card, they aren't getting past the Cowboys. They just look amazing already.
Everyone said the Seahawks couldn't get past the Cowboys and that the Cowboys were going to win the NFC title last year, too. We all know where that ended up. It's why I can't wear my Seahawks jerseys around town without worrying about some rabid Cowboys fan kicking me in the balls for betraying the home team.
All the same, I'm not expecting the Seahawks to win the conference, let alone the division -- but I do expect a few upsets come playoff time. Maybe this season, they won't crap out in the second round. They freaking had that game...
I'm just glad the Cowboys got the win over the Bears. It seemed like the referees were on Chicago's payroll. Especially the sack that ended the half that shoulda kept at least 2 seconds on the clock. The Cowboys could've kicked a last second field goal to pull ahead. Stupid ref should've whistled to stop the clock AFTER fourth down but he waved the clock to keep ticking. Plus there were many penalties getting called for Dallas but when the Bears would do the same thing the ref wouldn't even throw the flag. The Bears aren't even going to make the playoffs. They get help from the zebras and still can't win a game.
(Wow, using the net on the Wii is a pain in the ass.)
Anyhoo, though it would probably make K sad, I don't think the 49'ers are destined for a divisional championship this year either. A wildcard birth? Maybe. They haven't proven themselves against a good team yet, however, which the Seahawks have (kinda) against the Bengals. The Bengals have struggled but have been good in the past. Their win is against the Ravens, a team I wouldn't take lightly.
Furthermore, I'm not sure about records league wide, but I do know the Seahawks are 3-0, while SF is like 2-1.
Okay, done posting using my Wii. Never again.
Wuv, Yer Mom
EDIT: Oh wait, nevermind, the Seahawks lost to the Cardinals. I don't know everything I think I do. Still, I'm not sold on SF just yet.
Seahawks are 2-1, not 3-0. I mentioned that in my earlier post. I'd be way more excited if the 'hawks were undefeated, but thus far it's been too close the past two weeks to really make any solid predictions on how the team may fare the rest of the season.
Remember that San Fran swept the Seahawks last year. In a close divisional race, that is huge.
Its all for nothing, though. The Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl. It hurts so much to say those words, but its true.
So, what a day of NFL football. Favre now has the record for career touchdown passes at 422 and the Pack are out to a 4-0 start. Unfortunately, Dallas is also 4-0... never cared for them. The Browns upset the Ravens 27-13, giving my man Derek Anderson another chance to shine (2 TD's and 204 yards. Though he did have an interception...) Arizona upset the Steelers; interesting turn of events. Good for Kurt Warner.
The freaking Broncos blew a 14-0 lead to lose like 35-20 to the Colts. I don't know what the final score was, but that's the last I saw of that game. I wonder what's happened to them. Maybe the Colts are just that good. I don't like admitting it, but it's probably true.
In that same time frame, however, Seattle goes down to San Fransisco and hands the 9ers a 23-3 loss. I saw that Alex Smith got injured early on, but I don't know if that made a huge difference; the defense looked like it was all over that offense, and Dilfer isn't that bad of a quarterback; I don't care what anyone says about him. He was the starting quarterback for the Titans team that went to the Super Bowl until they benched him in favor of McNair, and he was also Baltimore's QB when they won their Super Bowl. He can't be that bad. I'd say one game doesn't say much about the rest of the season (there's still three months to go, eh?) However, for Seattle to go down and win the way they did over 49ers, I'd say that I feel even better about their chances in the NFC West in the long run.
I guess the Lions are 3-1 this year. How did that happen? I see they beat Oakland and Minnesota, got slaughtered by Philadelphia, and then beat the Bears today. Are they really as good as their 3-1 record? Are the Packers really as good as their 4-0 record? Are the Bears really as bad as their 1-3 record? The Lions scored 34 points on them in the 4th, which apparently is an NFL record. Rounding out the NFC North are the Vikings, who don't look too great this year either. So I guess it's down to the Packers and the Lions, eh? My money's on the Pack. Anyhoo...
Wuv, Yer Mom
The Dolphins are effing 0-4. Culpepper comes back to town and scores five touchdowns (two passing, three rushing.) I feel sick.
But, in other Florida news, the Bucs are 3-1. I guess I will have to root for them this season.