Super Bowl LIII

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:38 am

Unagi wrote:I'm a little nervous that the Khalil Mack trade will be muffled by the new rules generally against defensive aggression.

He seems like he will be fine.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:39 am

I think we saw last night why Kyle Fuller did not become a receiver. Ugh.

naednek · Post by **naednek** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:40 am

Man Aaron Rogers never disappoints. The guy is a stud.

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:44 am

naednek wrote: ↑Mon Sep 10, 2018 10:40 am Man Aaron Rogers never disappoints.

Millions of Bears fans beg to differ.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:54 pm

There are millions of Bears fans?

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:55 pm

A lot are just in hibernation.

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:18 am

Growing up in MI you get grandfathered into being a Lions fans. Your grandfather watches the Lions so you watch the Lions.

I've been paying attention to Lions games since, oh...about 1973 or '74. In the early '90's I became an active watcher (Did you ever SEE Barry Sanders run!? G.O.A.T.)

So, in almost 45 years of watching Lions games I gotta say that was the worst I've ever seen. Even worse than when Mike Utley got paralyzed.

#WalkAway(FromTheLionsThatIs)

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:15 am

pr0ner wrote: ↑Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:54 pm There are millions of Bears fans?

Yep, 4 millions according to these numbers.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:54 am

Jeff V wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:15 am
pr0ner wrote: ↑Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:54 pm There are millions of Bears fans?
Yep, 4 millions according to these numbers.

More proof that we don't do nearly enough to help those with mental health problems.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:55 am

stessier wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:54 am
Jeff V wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:15 am
pr0ner wrote: ↑Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:54 pm There are millions of Bears fans?
Yep, 4 millions according to these numbers.
More proof that we don't do nearly enough to help those with mental health problems.

46-10!

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:55 am

ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:55 am
stessier wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:54 am
Jeff V wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:15 am
pr0ner wrote: ↑Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:54 pm There are millions of Bears fans?
Yep, 4 millions according to these numbers.
More proof that we don't do nearly enough to help those with mental health problems.
46-10!

Although it did take a second.

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:03 am

Z-Corn wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:18 am

A buddy of mine (an uppity Eagles fan, even) was giving me grief about last night's game. I explained that I think I just freed up 14 Sundays this fall. (He asked about that number, but I explained Lions fans always get two turkeys on Thanksgiving.)

Going from the high of the first play from scrimmage to everything that followed (especially in the second half) was... not fun.

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 5:54 pm

The Meal wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:03 am I explained that I think I just freed up 14 Sundays this fall. (He asked about that number, but I explained Lions fans always get two turkeys on Thanksgiving.)

Yes, I am thinking yard work will actually get done this year...

paulbaxter · Post by **paulbaxter** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:59 pm

The Lions horror actually worked out pretty well for me last night. I went out to my favorite local bar to watch it, and ended up having a lady friend come out to join me. I had absolutely no reason to pay any attention to the game and had a lovely conversation. Every time I'd glance up at the screen the Jets were casually strolling into the end zone, holding hands and singing follow the yellow brick road or something. Things might be going somewhere with the lady, so it was perfect.

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:50 pm

paulbaxter wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:59 pm The Lions horror actually worked out pretty well for me last night. I went out to my favorite local bar to watch it, and ended up having a lady friend come out to join me. I had absolutely no reason to pay any attention to the game and had a lovely conversation. Every time I'd glance up at the screen the Jets were casually strolling into the end zone, holding hands and singing follow the yellow brick road or something. Things might be going somewhere with the lady, so it was perfect.

Awesome, good luck! If things go the distance, perhaps Stafford can dedicate an interception in your honor!

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 3:58 pm

The years pass, the players change, but the Browns always remain the Browns.

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gameoverman · Post by **gameoverman** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:21 pm

I watch Kansas City and I think "Good God!", and when I watch Ryan Fitzpatrick I think "Good God!". I hope this continues all year.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:32 pm

The GB Vikings game is really exciting to watch! And as much as I enjoyed hating the Redskins I’ve always wished Kirk Cousins well and he’s doing great in his debut. Amazing what a QB can do when he has protection.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:38 pm

That game was something.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:40 pm

Wow! And the game ends in a ...tie?!?

Whatta game though!

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:46 pm

Not a good day for rookie kickers. Both the Vikings and Browns kickers may be looking for new jobs tomorrow.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:01 pm

Vontae Davis may have quit the Bills at half time.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:24 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:01 pm Vontae Davis may have quit the Bills at half time.

Spoiler:

Moliere · Post by **Moliere** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:41 pm

Denver comes back for the big win against the Raiders!

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:27 pm

Moliere wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:41 pm Denver comes back for the big win against the Raiders!

Which cemented my absolute worst sports weekend in recent memory.

- Utah loses a winnable game to Washington due primarily due to boneheaded mental mistakes
- Raiders lose to Broncos on a last minute FG
- BYU beats the #6 team in the country, a win I'm sure those of us in SLC won't hear the end of for the next 10 years

Someone please shoot me.

Kelric · Post by **Kelric** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:14 pm

Blah, Patriots. They played scared at the end.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:19 pm

Wakes up to see if Giants scored yet, but instead sees Eli gets crushed trying for the touchdown. I think there are no real winners in this game as they fight to see who gets the bottom of the division. Hmmm, I wonder if the next episode of Ballers is on yet...?

naednek · Post by **naednek** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:40 pm

My niners squeaked out a win. Had a commanding lead only to almost lose it all in the 4th. Thank you Lions for holding on what would have been a pick 6 and a win.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 1:04 am

I was mystified by that play in the Chargers - Bills game where one of the Bills picked up a fumble in his own end zone and got lambasted for a safety. But because his helmet came off they gave the ball to the Bills at the one yard line. Shouldn't it still be a safety but enforce the roughing penalty on the kick?

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:02 am

The Steelers defense is even worse than I feared it would be. Yikes.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:29 am

naednek wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:40 pm My niners squeaked out a win. against what is arguably the worst team in the NFL

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:48 am

LordMortis wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:29 am
naednek wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:40 pm My niners squeaked out a win. against what is arguably the worst team in the NFL

The Bills might have something to say about that.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:56 am

msteelers wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:48 am
LordMortis wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:29 am
naednek wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:40 pm My niners squeaked out a win. against what is arguably the worst team in the NFL

The Bills might have something to say about that.

The Cardinals have scored six points in two games.

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:02 am

But did they have a player retire at halftime?

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:05 am

Jaymann wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 1:04 amI was mystified by that play in the Chargers - Bills game where one of the Bills picked up a fumble in his own end zone and got lambasted for a safety. But because his helmet came off they gave the ball to the Bills at the one yard line. Shouldn't it still be a safety but enforce the roughing penalty on the kick?

No. The Bills player didn't pick up a fumble. The ball was still considered in the live kick state (the original dude didn't get possession because he was tackled as the ball was arrived, which should have been a penalty). So you've got a live ball in the end zone which is where the Bills player obtained possession. At which point his helmet was torn off and the play is over instantly, as a touchback. Then the addition of the 15-yard for a helmet to skull hit delivered by an additional Charger, because the refs didn't whistle the play dead.

Of course, whether or not the ball should have still been considered in the live kicking state, I do not know. I'm also trying to figure out how a clear fumble by the Chargers, with no view of recovery under the pile, but where the Bills came out of the pile with the ball, was somehow called Chargers ball on the field, making it impossible to overturn. Odd.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:06 am

msteelers wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:02 am But did they have a player retire at halftime?

Well, at least he didn't try to rip a guy's head off.

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:08 am

Artie Burns is a hot-headed idiot.

But he didn't rip Landry's helmet off. He ripped his own helmet off. Which is still a penalty.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:17 am

Kelric wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:14 pm Blah, Patriots. They played scared at the end.

Bortles > Brady

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:50 am

pr0ner wrote: ↑Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:17 am
Kelric wrote: ↑Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:14 pm Blah, Patriots. They played scared at the end.
Bortles > Brady

Heh.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:06 pm

Spoiler: