I get it, I get it. Playing games in foreign locals is a huge money maker for the NFL and gets them to expand their brand globally. It's the main reason why they expanded to a 17 game season so that extra game can be used as the international game for every team. I get that. I still hate it though. And considering we're still in the middle of a pandemic where countries will send you to prison if you break Covid protocols, playing games in foreign countries is just stupid.
Some players/coaches voiced their displeasure of the experience and we already know what fans think of it. Since they want to be in Europe so damn bad, I suggested they create a developmental league with college players, young post college players and foreign nationals. I would say bring back NFL Europe but the European League of Football is basically a spiritual successor with 5 teams (plus the Rhein Fire joining the league next season) based off those old franchises. At least they're not plaining on placing a team there, for now.
THE GAMES
Los Angeles Rams 41
Seattle Seahawks 45
Both defenses in this game are BAD so the first TNF game on FOX will be a shootout. Lucky breaks for the Seahawks will be key here due to being so much worse than the Rams on paper.
New York Jets 28
Atlanta Falcons 19
The Jets got their first win of the season and look forward to getting a second one against the fellow 1-3 Falcons. Their 13th ranked defense showed what they could do getting 7 sacks and Zach Wilson did enough to keep them in the game going 21/34 for 297 yards 2 TDs and a interception. If only Marcus Maye wasn't injured (or in jail), they could've won more games!
Detroit Lions 17
Minnesota Vikings 23
Only the Lions would get smoked by a team that only had one net yard passing the week prior. The underperforming Vikings should win this even with a banged up Dalvin Cook.
New Orleans Saints 14
Washington Monarchs 27
What a great story Taylor Heinicke is. From Old Dominion legend to bouncing around the league to backing up Jordan Ta'amu on the St. Louis BattleHawks in the XFL to getting signed by Football Team and nearly beating the Bucs in the playoffs last season. Then he follows that up with a new contract and taking over for a injured Ryan Fitzpatrick. Considering he went from sleeping on his sister's couch, taking classes at ODU and asking for a coaching job to becoming a starter NFL QB and buying a new house, his background is perfect for a future movie!
New England Patriots 31
Houston Texans 10
Moral victories have been a hot topic as of late giving teams credit even though they loss. It's the participation trophy of professional sports. "You may have loss the game but you put up big numbers so it's almost as good as getting a win!" The Pats should get an actual victory against the Texans who have been downright awful without Deshaun Watson. And it's not like the Patriots where the defense is the only bright spot on this team, they've been awful as well! After David Mills threw 4 INTs, people should show appreciation for Tyrod Taylor whenever he returns.
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| This is a Tyrod Taylor Appreciation post. |
Miami Dolphins 24
Tompa Bay Buccaneers 13
The Dolphins have been a pain in Tom Brady's ass, a thorn in Tom Brady's...thigh. This team has the most wins off him and they look to make it 13 in this NFC matchup. Statistically speaking, the Bucs should crush the Phins but Miami will once again give Tom the business.
Green Bay Packers 26
Cincinnati Bungles 13
Aaron Rodgers had a busy week. He reunited with his old receiver Randall Cobb for 2 TDs. Then he went on Pat McAfee's show to talk about how to fix officiating and those Steelers rumors. Then his ex-girlfriend talked about how much happier she is without him in a interview. In less interesting news, the Packers picked up former Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith.
Denver Broncos 40
Pittsburgh Steelers 13
Ravens LB Odafe Oweh says there was "no ill intent" when he gave Teddy Bridgewater a concussion on a hit that looked helmet to facemask. I can buy it since it happened while he was tackling Teddy. It's not like he put his forearm into Teddy's neck after he been tripped by another player on the line. Or elbowed Teddy in the head knocking him out as he slid after a run.
But what REALLY got Broncos coach Vic Fangio hot was the Ravens running the ball at the end of the game to tie a NFL record with their 43rd straight 100+ yard rushing game. He called it "bullshit" but he's being a whiny bitch here. Your team got whooped 23-7 and you're mad the Ravens ran the ball? And that was after you threw a interception trying to score a TD so don't give me that "player safety" bullshit. Your team got EXPOSED and was helpless against an actual good team, especially after Teddy went down. I know the simulation picks you to win against a broken down QB but it would be hilarious if the Steelers dominated your overrated ass.
Philadelphia Eagles 52
Carolina Panthers 31
Speaking of overrated, the Panthers got a reality check in their loss to the Cowboys. Playing without Christian McCaffrey and Jaycee Horn didn't help matters as the offense kept turning the ball over and giving up sacks while the defense was gashed by both the Cowboys' passing and rushing attack. Too bad newly signed Stephon Gilmore can't help them till Week 7.
Tennessee Titans 38
Jacksonville Jaguars 24
WOO BOY! That Urban Meyer experiment may end this season after a woman grinded on him at a bar after another loss while his wife was babysitting. The players, who already hate him, are laughing behind his back and owner Shad Khan seems to be fed up with him as well. BTW, the USC job is still open and after this embarrassing night out, he might consider joining them.
Cleveland Browns 34
Los Angeles Chargers 19
Browns DE Myles Garrett let the guns out in his win against the Vikings then got popped for a "random" drug test the next day. He's gonna double up his sack total vs the Chargers as a fuck you to the NFL. Hell, tack on Baker Mayfield throwing bombs while injured to show up his haters.
Chicago Bears 3
Las Vegas Raiders 15
In Raider news, Derek Carr took offense to Joey Bosa's shit talk after their game. He says it pissed him off but really, is anybody threatened by Carr? Not really. He's just gonna put up his usual numbers vs the Bears as the new Face Of The Franchise Justin Fields tries to survive.
San Francisco 49ers 21
Arizona Cardinals 32
So the Cardinals are the last undefeated team after derailing the Rams hype train and snapping a 8 game losing streak to their rival. In comes a San Fran team with a hobbled Jimmy Garoppolo who is likely to play despite the calf injury. Yep, that's a easy win for the #1 offense.
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| WOOF! WOOF! George Kittle & Jimmy Garoppolo are out with calf injuries. Trey Lance starts at QB. WOOF! WOOF! |
New York Giants 20
Dallas Cowboys 27
The Cowboys had more linebackers than they needed so they dumped Jaylon Smith only for him to land in Green Bay. He will be fine since the Cowboys still owe him $7.2 million this year. They got themselves a nice defense who have been performing well recently. Better hope no one gets injured or their play downgrades to their actual defensive rank.
Buffalo Bills 37
Kansas City Chiefs 40
The big news out of KC is Josh Gordon coming back from suspension (again) and playing in his first game since 2019 on SNF. I'm sure the network is giddy about that and already got the sad music and narrator queued up to talk about his addiction problems. It would be nice if they was a stabilizing force that can help keep him out of trouble like Tom Brady is with Antonio Brown but I'm not holding my breath. Either way, this is a marquee matchup to everyone except the Bills.
Indianapolis Colts 24
Baltimore Ravens 52
So Lamar Jackson's back is hurting but he won't wear extra pads because he feels it will slow him down. That's fair. He's so slippery, it'd be hard for a defender to get a direct shot on him but his nagging injury is still concerning. The Colts 8th ranked defense will probably get some licks in but judging by the predicted blowout, they're not hitting that bullseye on his back.
LAST WEEK 8-8
OVERALL 36-28
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