# NFL week 2: The Lion(s) (don't) sleep tonight(/ Sunday)(?) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [September 14, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527 "2022-09-14T01:16:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/101 "2022-09-19T22:28:23Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > You sure about this? Do you know the weeks that this will happen? I’m wrong, misread the article. > **[Why are there two NFL games tonight? History of ESPN's 'Monday Night...](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-monday-night-football-doubleheader-espn-history/hrvx45qntwfsc7kcuj1u4akr)** > > The ABC family of networks will broadcast a historic "Monday Night Football" doubleheader. Looking at the new format for Monday's games, and the history behind "MNF" double features. The staggered start doubleheaders on Week 1 kinda made sense, although you had to lock in a West Coast team at home for the second game. I don’t think you can stuff the genie back into the bottle. The Sunday night game will remain the game of the week, hyped the most and available to cord cutters.” ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/102 "2022-09-20T00:42:25Z")
A Bills defender goes low and leads with his helmet at an already down WR. He ends up injuring his own teammate who made the tackle. Ugly. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/103 "2022-09-20T00:51:50Z")
I feel like Josh Allen is gently placing some of these passes right into his receivers’ hands. That rainbow down the left was just gorgeous. Is something wrong with Derrick Henry? I’m getting Brandon Jacobs vibes, like he’ll drop if you breathe on him. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/104 "2022-09-20T01:16:34Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > If they do overlap, I’d prefer they not give updates on the second game, which I may be recording for viewing later Yeah no luck. I’m switching back and forth, delete in and restarting the recording when I catch real time then switching to the other game, rinse and repeat. Not sure about ABC, but the ESPN feed has the scoreboard for the ABC game in the top left corner, and they keep cutting to game breaks to keep us updated. It is not appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![SwissMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@SwissMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwissMan)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/105 "2022-09-20T02:06:47Z")
So far, the experiment of having two games on air to avoid clunkers is failing spectacularly. Buffalo is dismembering Tennessee and Philly is in control against the Vikings. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/106 "2022-09-20T03:27:03Z")
WHOOOO!!! 🦅 WIN!! We’re kicking ass— Postseason ass! After this game the NFC is all tied at 1-1. The division is ours! “Fly, Eagles, fly…” ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/107 "2022-09-20T03:28:59Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > After this game the NFC is all tied at 1-1. I assume you mean “NFC North”; it’s also true of the NFC West. Yay, Packers! Tied for first place! We won’t talk about the fact that we’re also tied for last. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/108 "2022-09-20T03:30:25Z")
I almost typed NFC Central. 🤣😁 51, but a brain of an 80-year-old. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/109 "2022-09-20T05:45:56Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > I almost typed NFC Central. They are undefeated this year! ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/110 "2022-09-20T11:22:08Z")
Speaking of undefeated, after two weeks there are just six unbeaten teams in the NFL. Two of them, the Bills and Dolphins, play each other this week. ---
**Author:** ![Workingdude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f17d59/32.png) [@Workingdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Workingdude)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/111 "2022-09-20T18:31:27Z")
I ask the Raiders fans this. What Happened to your team in the second half.? Typical Raider football agian. I am glad I’m not a Raiders fan. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/112 "2022-09-20T19:00:46Z")
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced nine former players who are on this year’s initial ballot for the Hall, in their first year of eligibility. They are: - Tackle Joe Thomas - Cornerback Darrelle Revis - Defensive end Dwight Freeney - Running back Chris Johnson - Guard Jahri Evans - Linebacker NaVorro Bowman - Linebacker James Harrison - Safety Kam Chancellor - Punter Shane Lechler If memory serves, Thomas’s father-in-law is a Doper. > **[Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline HOF nominees](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34630979/joe-thomas-darrelle-revis-dwight-freeney-highlight-first-year-eligible-2023-pro-football-hall-fame-nominees)** > > The list of 129 nominees for the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame was released Tuesday, headlined by Joe Thomas, Darrelle Revis and Dwight Freeney. That list will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/113 "2022-09-20T19:23:02Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > If memory serves, Thomas’s father-in-law is a Doper. Inactive poster Shodan said he was Thomas’s uncle. Feels like Freeney and Harrison are the most obvious elections. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/114 "2022-09-20T19:23:56Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > - Linebacker James Harrison I’m sure at least a dozen ex-linemen illegally held Harrison when the announcement was made and Goodell changed the rules to make sure he can’t get in. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/115 "2022-09-20T19:24:43Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Inactive poster Shodan said he was Thomas’s uncle. Ahh, right, thank you. > [@The Browns Lose Again - Joe Thomas Retires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-browns-lose-again-joe-thomas-retires/810602/8): > > That’s the first time I have ever been accused of being too subtle in [my](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=417260) [shameless](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=384821), [over-the-top bragging](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=340301) about any member of my family. For the record, [I](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=630508) [also](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=636832) [have](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=792661) a [dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=774221) but he hasn’t achieved nearly as much in his career. Regards, Shodan > [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Feels like Freeney and Harrison are the most obvious elections. I think Thomas would be, too. Six-time All-Pro, named to the 2010s All-Decade Team, and didn’t miss a single offensive play until the final season of his career (10,363 consecutive snaps). ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/116 "2022-09-20T22:26:58Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Safety Kam Chancellor Bam-Bam! He was the leader of the historic Legion of Boom and I think he’s a really good candidate. Even though he’s not the best-known of the group, he was essential. When he got hurt and had to retire, that’s when the wheels fell off the bus in Seattle. There are some other great entries on that list. Bowman, Freeney, Revis, and Johnson stick out to me. And Joe Thomas, given his body of work, I expect he’ll make it in at some point. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/117 "2022-09-20T22:50:44Z")
Joe Thomas is a slam dunk first ballot candidate. If he played for a good team he’d be one of the strongest cases of all time. ---
**Author:** ![Workingdude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f17d59/32.png) [@Workingdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Workingdude)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/118 "2022-09-20T23:49:32Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > If the Seahawks win as do the Falcons over the Rams (I think that is a possibility based on last week) and the Raiders over the Cardinals (Las Vegas is favored) then Seattle will have a 2 game lead in the NFC West. Who would have guessed that? It didn’t happen. Number one the Rams held on to defeat the Falcons despite the crappy second half give away to the Falcons. Secondly the Riaaaaaderrrs lost to the Cardinals by giving up 2 point conversions twice and losing in OT. The Faiders failed the second half to a short QB on the other side. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/119 "2022-09-21T01:24:22Z")
After catching some flack for their tone-deaf defense of a serial sexual abuser, [Here’s your latest](https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.marca.com/en/nfl/cleveland-browns/2022/09/19/6327add846163fee268b457c.html)from Cleveland fans. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-2-the-lion-s-dont-sleep-tonight-sunday/971527/120 "2022-09-21T01:27:27Z")
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