NFL 2016 Gameweek 2 thread

Realt Dearg Sec

This is a lot more entertaining than most Thursday games I admit...but from a bears viewpoint is tough to watch, not so much because of forte or Marshall, but Jordan mills. We got rid of him at RT for a very dodgy looking Robert Massie.

They're using forte wrong.

poldebruin

My god, what kind of call was that? QB draw into the teeth of the Defense - must've been a busted play....surely.

Realt Dearg Sec

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

They're using forte wrong.

I withdraw my comment...

poldebruin

Looks like a Rob Ryan defence now. Jets with 28 first downs and nearly 40 minutes possesion with 5 minutes left.

poldebruin

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

I withdraw my comment...

Never back down, never surrender! You should've doubled down and given a breakdown of why Forte could've been used to even greater effect!

Realt Dearg Sec

poldebruin wrote: »

Never back down, never surrender! You should've doubled down and given a breakdown of why Forte could've been used to even greater effect!

Well, what I meant at the time was they weren't using him as a 3-down back, which is what he is, and at half time he was only 2.6 ypc. I would also say they should be using him more in the passing game but their receivers are pretty damn good so there's no need. But they found a way to make him effective running inside.

poldebruin

This drive is Kansas City-esque. Very poor clock management. Looks like they have given up.

poldebruin

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Well, what I meant at the time was they weren't using him as a 3-down back, which is what he is, and at half time he was only 2.6 ypc. I would also say they should be using him more in the passing game but their receivers are pretty damn good so there's no need. But they found a way to make him effective running inside.

Yeah, he was so dangerous as a receiver and on screens for the Bears. Love watching Forte play. Bears had to let him go though, think the Jets will get a couple of good years from him.

poldebruin

Ah we get an onside kick. Bowles must be hoping the decision to not go for two doesn't come back to haunt him. Regardless of whether Buffalo recover and score, it's indicitive of bad decision-making on his (or his coaches) part.

Realt Dearg Sec

poldebruin wrote: »

Yeah, he was so dangerous as a receiver and on screens for the Bears. Love watching Forte play. Bears had to let him go though, think the Jets will get a couple of good years from him.

It was probably the best move for both him and the Bears, we were looking to the future (although we haven't come close to replacing him from what I can see, especially, as you say, his role as a receiver, which Langford is absolutely useless at) and he needed to go somewhere that he would be paid given his age. But I have a feeling we'll be watching him tear it up for a few years and being nostalgic...

poldebruin

Well that does it. If they had left just a little more time on the clock they would've forced the Jets to make a first down. They might have even had the option to kick deep, but no, they meandered down the field. The way the Jets have moved the ball all game though, I don't doubt they could've run the clock out regardless.

poldebruin

.....small chance.......!!

Realt Dearg Sec

poldebruin wrote: »

.....small chance.......!!

It's never over...

poldebruin

Good win for the Jets, and an entertaining game. I tthought we were in for a 16-10 slugfest, so enjoyed the fireworks tonight.

Realt Dearg Sec

poldebruin wrote: »

Good win for the Jets, and an entertaining game. I tthought we were in for a 16-10 slugfest, so enjoyed the fireworks tonight.

Yeah I was expecting a defensive, boring game, but it was great. Nobody should be looking forward to playing the jets this year.

thomond2006

That was a great game but it doesn't help that Nantz and Simms are painful to listen to.

ScummyMan

Watched it on gamepass this morning, excellent game. Was very impressed with fitzpatrick.

phatkev

fell asleep just before half time, but managed to wake up early enough to watch the condensed version without see any scores. watching the Bills score 17 unanswered is not the greatest way to wake up!! They done well to grind out the win, but they'll really have to up their game/stop making stupid mistakes if they want to continue winning games. Fitz surprised me, usually his underneath/intermediate passes are what he does best and struggles with long balls but last night was the complete opposite, throwing bombs all over the place!

phatkev

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

They're using forte wrong.

If he continues scoring 3 td's a game I'll be more than happy for him to be used that way

That_Guy

thomond2006 wrote: »

That was a great game but it doesn't help that Nantz and Simms are painful to listen to.

What are you talking about "Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem"

phatkev

thomond2006 wrote: »

That was a great game but it doesn't help that Nantz and Simms are painful to listen to.

I got a good laugh when he referred to EJ Manuel as the Bills hard count specialist! now theres something for the CV

Itssoeasy

I see mike pouncey is out for Miami and 8 others are questionable for Sunday against the pats.

I'd say Bill is having the lols tonight.

poldebruin

That_Guy wrote: »

What are you talking about "Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem"

"...we talked about this the other night..."

He must say this 5 times a game.

the baby bull elephant

Deandre Levy officially inactive, Delanie Walker to have a massive game. Hopefully we still have enough to win.

Itssoeasy

It looks like a rotten day in Pittsburgh. Perfect football weather though?

Itssoeasy

Eagles not playing til Monday night so I'm redzoning today unless I see a game that interests me.

the baby bull elephant

Ziggy gone as well, balls.

Paully D

Great to see that it only took 1 week for the Ravens pathetic secondary to return to form. :rolleyes:

helimachoptor

the baby bull elephant wrote: »

Ziggy gone as well, balls.

Titans poor and a missed fg

the baby bull elephant

helimachoptor wrote: »

the baby bull elephant wrote: »

Ziggy gone as well, balls.

Titans poor and a missed fg

Yeah, that was a real let off thanks. Hyder could be our find of the season. Big question now is how does our interior handle Casey.

helimachoptor

Terrible

the baby bull elephant

Well done Devin Taylor! Forces a safety.

Faugheen

Safety! Excellent!

Paully D

Patriots are rolling again.

eagle eye

If I heard nothing about the NFL for the last six months and the game was muted I'd be talking about how awesome Tom Brady is today. Jimmy G is looking like TB on his best day.

AbusesToilets

Beatdown could be on the cards for the Dolphins here. Running game looking good so far. Happy to see Bennet getting more looks offensively.

the baby bull elephant

Great freestyle from Stafford!

LightningBlue

Ravens getting some hammering by the Browns.

ScummyMan

Ravens are a shambles

LightningBlue

McCown injured already. Jesus the Browns have no luck

krustydoyle

Ahhhh feck

You need to convert that Giants

adrian522

49ers defense actually looking decent, particularly against the run. Offense anemic though.

AbusesToilets

Garoppolo is performing surgery in Gillette. Tearing the Dolphins apart.

Faugheen

Same old Lions. Discipline is awful at the best of times

coco0981

Jimmy G tearing dolphins apart

the baby bull elephant

We have three linebackers. Only 5 in the 53 was a mistake.

Knex*

Giants D really impressive, but damn those fumbles are going to cost us. You don't keep Drew Brees this quiet all game long

the baby bull elephant

I really love Matt Stafford. Might have been stupid but he just ran over a DB.

Faugheen

Feckin' hell Stafford. Beast of a hit but don't do that again.

the baby bull elephant

Pin them inside the 10 with the punt. Good.

Allowing Murray to bust off 67 yeards. Not so good.

EDIT: Taylor is really showing Conklin a thing or two. Helps when Ngata can eat up so much space inside.