# \#football-nfl **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/football-nfl/36.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [Does anyone find Trends relevant in college or Pro football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-find-trends-relevant-in-college-or-pro-football/1033561)
**Author:** [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-find-trends-relevant-in-college-or-pro-football/1033561 "2026-10-04T15:41:38Z")
I don’t see how they can be relevant with coaching changes! I do believe coaching looks for players who can succeed in there planning but as a whole trends are best used as a minor input alongside current-season data lik… --- ## [College Football 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2026/1032681)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-2026/1032681 "2026-10-04T15:22:15Z")
Having lost most interest in this nonsense with all the shuffling of teams around, I almost missed the first game of the season! I thought it started next week. Anyway, watched USC play San Jose. Not a bad game. Lots of… --- ## [NFL 2026-2027: Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-4/1033464)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-4/1033464 "2026-10-04T00:12:43Z")
In Week 3, Atlanta destroyed the Pack on Thursday, and the undefeated Bills kept the Chargers winless. The Browns won their second straight, while the Colts got their first win at the expense of Houston, who is 0-3. Ti… --- ## [New Coach, New Era: Steelers March to the Super Bowl 2026 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-coach-new-era-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-2026-edition/1033036)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-coach-new-era-steelers-march-to-the-super-bowl-2026-edition/1033036 "2026-10-03T17:38:39Z")
It’s been a crazy offseason for Pittsburgh. After 19 consecutive winning seasons, a Super Bowl win, and a Super Bowl appearance, Mike Tomlin is not on the sidelines. I was hoping they would go young and take a chance on … --- ## [2026 Cecil’s Hot Seat - Fantasy Football Guillotine League Year 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-cecil-s-hot-seat-fantasy-football-guillotine-league-year-2/1032007)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-cecil-s-hot-seat-fantasy-football-guillotine-league-year-2/1032007 "2026-10-01T11:50:30Z")
Alright, Yahoo has renewed the league from last year, and it looks like there are already 13 teams signed up (I’m guessing it’s auto renewal as well). I’m going to preemptively set a draft date for 9/2/26 at 8pm Eastern… --- ## [NFL 2026-2027: Week 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-3/1033281)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-3/1033281 "2026-09-30T19:44:23Z")
In Week 2, Josh Allen continued to put up huge numbers in a win over Detroit. Carolina thrashed Atlanta, and the Vikes won a defensive struggle in the rain in Chicago. Eagles and Packers both escaped with close road win… --- ## [In US football...what is an "eligible receiver" and why not declare it every play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-us-football-what-is-an-eligible-receiver-and-why-not-declare-it-every-play/1033426)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-us-football-what-is-an-eligible-receiver-and-why-not-declare-it-every-play/1033426 "2026-09-29T21:06:22Z")
Title says it all really. That is the question. In US football…what is an “eligible receiver” and why not declare it every play? --- ## [He Hate Me Fantasy Football 2026 - Year 24](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-fantasy-football-2026-year-24/1031985)
**Author:** [@Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wilson)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-hate-me-fantasy-football-2026-year-24/1031985 "2026-09-29T19:35:37Z")
And here we are again, year 24 of this Fantasy Football League on the SDMB. As I’ve done for the last few years, I renewed the league without automatic team renewals and then sent invites out, so that team owners could … --- ## [SDMB Pick 'em and Survival Leagues 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2026/1032522)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2026/1032522 "2026-09-28T18:47:51Z")
Last year’s thread. These leagues have been running since 2004. Those of you who played last year should have an invite in your e-mail or you can sign up through the information in the thread. Survival leagues don’t ha… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football DYNASTY League: Year 18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-18/1032336)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-18/1032336 "2026-09-25T00:17:35Z")
Welcome back to year 18 in one of the oldest dynasty leagues in the world. Fortunately it would appear that we will have no ownership changes this year so another year of stability. ▶ League Dates ▶ 2025 Final Results ▶ Ha… --- ## [NFL 2026-2027: Week 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-2/1033077)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-2/1033077 "2026-09-22T17:19:13Z")
In Week 1, the Rams were thrashed by the Niners down under, while the Seahawks barely hung on against the Pats. Detroit escaped in overtime over the Saints, and Buffalo won in Houston with a late score followed by a def… --- ## [Fake football player scams people out of more than a million dollars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-football-player-scams-people-out-of-more-than-a-million-dollars/1032854)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-football-player-scams-people-out-of-more-than-a-million-dollars/1032854 "2026-09-19T13:54:07Z")
I’m not sure if this should be a game room thread, since it’s tangentially about sports… It has recently come to light that a man named Dejean Love has been scamming people out of more than a million dollars by pretendi… --- ## [NFL 2026-2027: Week 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-1/1032880)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-2027-week-1/1032880 "2026-09-15T15:18:16Z")
Once again, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Week 1 of the new NFL season kicks off with defending champions Seattle hosting a rare Wednesday night game against the other Super Bowl participant, the Patriots. … --- ## [NFL 2026 Training Camp and Preseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067 "2026-09-07T03:44:10Z")
With training camps open, and the first preseason game - the Hall of Fame Game - only six days away, it’s time for the preseason thread. Two wide receivers signing new contracts: Saints WR Chris Olave signed a four-ye… --- ## [Do casino bets become invalid if the bets has been affected by outside circumstances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-casino-bets-become-invalid-if-the-bets-has-been-affected-by-outside-circumstances/1032720)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-casino-bets-become-invalid-if-the-bets-has-been-affected-by-outside-circumstances/1032720 "2026-09-02T21:03:45Z")
Hypothetically, let’s say that a casino offers a wager like, “Will the Dallas Cowboys convert more than six 2-point conversions this upcoming regular season?” But at some point after the bet is placed, the NFL suddenly … --- ## [How come so many celebrity arrests make the news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-so-many-celebrity-arrests-make-the-news/1032556)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-so-many-celebrity-arrests-make-the-news/1032556 "2026-08-27T01:13:44Z")
The latest one is Jed York, owner & CEO of the San Francisco 49ers who was arrested in East Palestine, OH (population \< 5000) for prostitution which has made national news because of who he is. Now he did grow up 20-25 … --- ## [SDMB NFL Pick 'em and Survival Leagues 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2025/1022303)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-and-survival-leagues-2025/1022303 "2026-08-24T08:08:03Z")
Last year’s thread. I think this is our 20th year of these leagues. Those of you who played last year should have an invite in your e-mail or you can sign up through the information in the thread. Survival leagues don’… --- ## [SDMB Fantasy Football DYNASTY League: Year 17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-17/1021819)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 527\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-fantasy-football-dynasty-league-year-17/1021819 "2026-08-14T13:53:28Z")
Welcome back everyone to what must be one of the longest running dynasty leagues in the world. ▶ League Dates ▶ 2024 Final Results ▶ Hall of Champions ▶ Points Leaders By Year ▶ 2024 draft order ▶ Trades affecting this year's… --- ## [Can someone make a picture for me "celebrating" the Jets' accomplishment this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-make-a-picture-for-me-celebrating-the-jets-accomplishment-this-year/1026389)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-make-a-picture-for-me-celebrating-the-jets-accomplishment-this-year/1026389 "2026-08-04T15:12:54Z")
I would like to see a meme in which every NFL and FBS team logo are all together on one screen. The caption: “Did your defense get at least one interception this year?” Every team logo except the Jets is circled in gre… --- ## [NFL 2026 Offseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-offseason-thread/1027644)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 459\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-offseason-thread/1027644 "2026-08-01T00:33:48Z")
With the Super Bowl in the books, it’s time for the offseason thread. Upcoming dates of import: February 23 - March 2: Scouting Combine March 3: Deadline to designate franchise and transition players March 9: Teams ca… --- ## [20-0 NFL simulation game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-0-nfl-simulation-game/1030614)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-0-nfl-simulation-game/1030614 "2026-07-01T01:17:33Z")
Here’s the NFL version of the NBA simulator that was recently posted. I haven’t tried it yet. --- ## [2026 nfl draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nfl-draft/1029464 "2026-04-28T20:44:31Z")
There are so many reasons for me not to be interested in the NFL Draft this year. My beloved Packers don’t have a first round pick (they traded it, and their 2027 1st rounder and a very good player for Micah Parsons, who… --- ## [2025 college football season thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-college-football-season-thread/1022628)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 418\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-college-football-season-thread/1022628 "2026-04-24T15:11:26Z")
Not sure if there was already a thread for this. After all that hype, the Longhorns laid an egg and lost to the Buckeyes, 14-7. Arch Manning had a bad debut. No. 8 Alabama was also stunned on the road at Florida State.… --- ## [Worse run NFL teams in last 10 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-run-nfl-teams-in-last-10-years/1028338)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-run-nfl-teams-in-last-10-years/1028338 "2026-03-16T17:46:50Z")
I’m posting this in Game Room so that 1. it won’t be lost in Polls, and 2. because it’s sports related. this iss informal poll intended for discussion. Anyhow, here’s my 10, from worst to least worse (relatively speaking… --- ## [NFL Coaching Carousel 2025-2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2025-2026-edition/1026374)
**Author:** [@OldManLogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldManLogan)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2025-2026-edition/1026374 "2026-02-18T17:44:47Z")
Black Monday is here and the coaches are starting to drop. As I’m typing, there are currently six positions opened. Two happened earlier in the season with the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans. Four from yesterday/to… --- ## [23rd Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/23rd-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/1026369)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/23rd-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/1026369 "2026-02-14T16:27:05Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1 : Trillionaire Year 2 : Uncommon Sense Year 3 : Airman Do… --- ## [NFL Playoff Thread 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoff-thread-2026/1026372)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 600\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-playoff-thread-2026/1026372 "2026-02-09T06:41:06Z")
Seattle served notice on Saturday that they are the Super Bowl favorites with a dominating defensive performance against the 49ers, a 13-3 win that probably wasn’t as close as the score would indicate. Tampa Bay stayed a… --- ## [Looks like Kraft isn't getting into the HOF ahead of Belichick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-kraft-isnt-getting-into-the-hof-ahead-of-belichick/1027338)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-kraft-isnt-getting-into-the-hof-ahead-of-belichick/1027338 "2026-02-03T15:17:23Z")
Sources: Robert Kraft not voted for Hall of Fame Class of '26 - ESPN I have such mixed feelings of schadenfreude and disbelief on this one. Despite living in Pats land (and my son being a big fan) and really enjoying th… --- ## [In the EFL, How are financial penalties dealt with regarding player misconduct on and off the field?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-efl-how-are-financial-penalties-dealt-with-regarding-player-misconduct-on-and-off-the-field/1027257)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-efl-how-are-financial-penalties-dealt-with-regarding-player-misconduct-on-and-off-the-field/1027257 "2026-02-02T14:21:22Z")
This was quite the game! It included some pretty obvious player misconduct, the equivalent of which would get, say, an NFL player, a not-insignificant fine- from the league. Maybe from their team as well. For example, a … --- ## [NFL Week 18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-18/1026169)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-18/1026169 "2026-01-23T01:27:18Z")
On Thursday, the Lions ushered themselves out of the playoffs, committing six turnovers in a loss to the Vikings. Later that day, the Broncos scored a late touchdown to defeat the Chiefs in Arrowhead. That win took on … [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/football-nfl/36.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=football-nfl)