NFL '19 Season Thread

[John_8581]

Niners should handle Green Bay.

Titans/Chiefs has developed into a pretty interesting matchup. Giving the Chiefs the slight edge.

Chiefs have already taken out the current Houston team. This week they'll take out the former Houston team.

:2offtopic

How do you like those Houston Astros? Alex Cora may be given a lifetime ban by MLB. That's what everyone is thinking. He was the one who initiated of the placing of the cameras in center field at Minute Maid Park. Former Astros GM Jeff Luchnow pretty much blamed him (as the bench coach) and Astros players along with lower level Astros employees for the sign-stealing scandal, in his "I'm not a cheater facebook post... "

 

[The Yak]

https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/1217257977352204294?s=20

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring. This is a shock. He's had some concussions over the years, I can only assume that has influenced this decision. Wish him all the best in the next phase of his life. One of the greatest to ever wear the blue and black.

5x All-Pro
2x NFL Tackles Leader (2012, 2014)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2013)
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2012)
1092 Tackles
12.5 Sacks
18 Interceptions
2 Touchdowns


Highlights from NFL record 24 tackle game against the Saints in 2013. This game won the Panthers the division that year.

 

[John_8581]

So now we have our Super Bowl contenders. The two teams Joe Montana played for. From the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers and from the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs.

 

[maildude]

Yeah...and here we had Jerry Rice running up and down the sidelines all afternoon.
Interesting. KC stopped the running team. Now they have to face another running team, but this time one with a formidable pass rush and DBs. KC needs to pressure Garoppolo by stuffing the running game, because I don't have a lotta faith in Garo with his bum knee, plus the Niners lost one of their backs during the game...Tevin Coleman.
Before these events I might've given SF a 10-point or better advantage because of their D. But now I'm not sure. The Chiefs have shored up their defensive game and Mahomes is playing high right now.

 

[Pornfan99]

Wow - the opening spread is KC favored by ONE.

In my NFL Playoff Challenge I have San Fran winning it. I still think their defense carries the day.

 

[The Yak]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28540028/eli-manning-retires-16-nfl-seasons

Eli Manning to retire after 16 NFL seasons.

 

[maildude]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28540028/eli-manning-retires-16-nfl-seasons

Eli Manning to retire after 16 NFL seasons.

Listening to his retirement speech right now.

 

[pool_hustler]

In my NFL Playoff Challenge I have San Fran winning it.

Me too.
I also future bet them before the season at 15 to 1 to win it all.
This isn't the matchup I was hoping for, but I hope you're right that their defense gives them a slight edge in the end.

 

[The Yak]

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1223014634153742336?s=19

The Carolina Panthers will be parting ways with Tight End Greg Olsen. The team traded for Olsen prior to the 2011 season for a third round pick. He has twice been a Second-team All Pro (2015, 2016) and was the first Tight End in NFL history to post three consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. He will be missed.

 

[The Yak]

2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees (Modern-era players):

Troy Polamalu Safety, Pittsburgh Steelers * First ballot *

Steve Atwater Safety, Denver Broncos, New York Jets

Isaac Bruce Wide Receiver, St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers

Steve Hutchinson Offensive Guard, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans

Edgerrin James Running Back, Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks

 

[The Yak]

NFL Awards for the 2020 season:

Most Valuable Player - Lamar Jackson, Quarterback Baltimore Ravens
AP Defensive Player of the Year - Stephon Gilmore, Cornerback New England Patriots
AP Offensive Player of the Year - Michael Thomas, Wide Receiver New Orleans Saints
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year - Kyler Murray, Quarterback Arizona Cardinals
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year - Nick Bosa, Defensive End San Francisco 49ers
AP Coach of the Year - John Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens
AP Comeback Player of the Year - Ryan Tannehill, Quarterback Tennessee Titans
Walter Payton Man of the Year - Calais Campbell, Defensive End Jacksonville Jaguars

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Nice football match this afternoon. Hooray for Chefs!

 

[maildude]

Nice football match this afternoon. Hooray for Chefs!

 

[Torre82]

I think I speak for 90% of all humanity who watch the NFL, and I quote:
"So long as it isnt the patriots"
Nice rubber banding, nice plot twists. Would watch again. I didnt think 'Homes was the killer, but he killed it, in the end.

 

[Pornfan99]

Looks like I'm going to bust the "Sports" section's cherry!

Poor Cam Newton:
The No. 1 overall pick of the 2011 draft departs Carolina as one of the best players in franchise history. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Newton took and passed a physical on Monday. Newton's past two seasons have been wrecked by foot and shoulder issues. Formerly an iron man, Newton's aggressive style of play has partly caught up with him, though he is only 30 years old. Growing more efficient as a passer in recent years, Newton still provides sky-high upside as a dual-threat. The teams with the biggest need at quarterback are the Chargers and Patriots. The Athletic's Jeff Howe reports the Patriots do not have "any immediate interest."