NFL Week 2 Discussion

The Game Room
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1pm:

BUF @ GB
BAL @ CIN
TB @ CAR
KC @ CLE
PIT @ TEN
CHI @ DAL
ARI @ ATL
PHI @ DET
MIN @ MIA

4pm:

SEA @ DEN
STL @ OAK
HOU @ WAS
NE @ NYJ
JAC @ SD

SNF:
NYG @ IND

MNF:
NO @ SF

Don’t have time to find the lines or post much, but I saw there was no week 2 thread going so I’m starting one.
Last year, Jerome Harrison set the third best rushing record in NFL history (286) against the Chiefs. Now, against basically the same group of people, I predict that he’ll… mysteriously get 4 carries before being pulled from the game after making a big play, for the 27th time in his career. I’m going to burn the motherfucker down.

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I think the Jets v. Pats game will be the fun one to watch. Lotta animosity, lotta blowhards, and a lot at stake. For once, I might actually be happy to see the Pats blow someone out.

And, oddly enough, I think the Rams v. Oakland game will be interesting. I think Sam Bradford, if healthy, is the real deal, but I’m wondering if the 3 picks last week were an aberration or part of his game.

I’m not horribly excited for the Packer game, mostly because I won’t be able to watch it today. If they lose, it will be a huge blow to their team, but, to be honest, I’m not seeing them losing to the Bills.

Finally, I want the Lions to beat the Eagles and Vick. It will be telling to see how Vick does when he’s actually game planned for and the front 4 of the Lions are pretty darn good at bringing pressure and containment. The LB crew though could be an issue.

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Browns get hosed in the most obvious replay review of all time.

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The Cardinals have already had 5 penalties in their game and it is just the start of the second quarter. This game looks ugly for the Cardinals so far.

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Could you elaborate? I live in that tiny little geographic region where the Browns/Chiefs game isn’t drawing the gigantic media scrutiny and hype that has caught up with the rest of the country.

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Harrison landed on elbow which popped the ball out. Down by contact, totally clear. Upheld as fumble.

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Well, Hester learned from the non-catch at the end of his last game.

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Is Michael Turner hurt?

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He was shown off on the sideline getting worked on by the trainer.

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I’m not seeing anything on Twitter from the injury guys. Only concern in Atlanta is that Norwood is hurt (injury unknown).

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Feh. I have Jason Snelling’s million fantasy points on my bench in the dynasty league. :frowning:

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Ah - Turner has a groin injury. He’s expected to return.

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Groin injury for Turner, return is questionable.

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I heard Turner has a groin injury.

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Jahvid Best is putting on a show. I did not expect that.

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Raise your hand if you had Miami beating Minnesota today.

Meekly raises hand.
Ok, so it’s only the third quarter, but the 'Finns are up 14-0 and look like they’re thoroughly outplaying a very vulnerable-looking Viking team.
ETA: And of course, right as I hit post Minnesota goes about 70 yards in three plays.

AETA: AAAAAND Favre throws another pick. I love it! :slight_smile:

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Does Jason Garrett think there’s a rule against running the football in the second half or something?

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Aaaand Ricky Williams gives it right back. Ouch.

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Aaaand Adrian Peterson puts it in. Favre has scored a grand total of 6 fantasy points for me through nearly 6 quarters this season.

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Steelers waived Leftwich before this game so they could dress an extra lineman, only to see Dixon go down in the first half. I hope Leftwich bends them over and fucks them in the ass on the contract if they want to sign him again.