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[BDA 22,955]

just watched the cowboys highlights. 

Conceding 44 points is a whooping. Dallas D carved up. Saints ran the ball at will and Carr had all day in the pocket. Zimmer with lots of work to do.

[Macca 17,080]

               Leaderboard Tipping Comp

             (this week's points in brackets)

7 - DemonDave (3+1)

4 - Go the BIff (1),  DeeSpencer (1),  layzie (1),  Macca (1)

2 - JV7 (1),  Gorgoroth (1),  titan_uranus (1),  Clintosaurus (1),  Dee Zephyr (1),  BDA (1),  Dr. Gonzo (1)

1 - ElDiablo14 (0)

 

n.b. Newcomers are welcome as you can join in on the tipping comp anytime

 

Edited September 16, 2024 by Macca

[JV7 2,367]

Well Any Given Sunday was in full flight today… Some big upsets! 
 

Have a strange feeling my Falcons will keep the trend going in Philly tomorrow…

[Macca 17,080]

Just watched the PI on Cinci in the last minute.  Different rules in American football but there didn't seem to be a lot in it

I've seen a lot worse not paid (and vice-versa)

[Macca 17,080]

2 hours ago, JV7 said:

Well Any Given Sunday was in full flight today… Some big upsets! 
 

Have a strange feeling my Falcons will keep the trend going in Philly tomorrow…

If Kirk Cousins can find his best form you're at least a chance of competing well

The Eagles are a good team though.  Error free and you can match them (easier said than done) 

[Macca 17,080]

14 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

I knew I should've put the Saints. I was almost going to, that is the level of confidence I have in these Cowboys 🤣

It seems like Alvin Kamara has been around for well over a decade but he's only in his 8th year.  Certainly had a day out with 4 TD's and big yards

[Macca 17,080]

The Bleacher Report: NFL Week 2 Top Takeaways for Every Game

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

So Nacua looks like a 5-7 injury now, Kupp, John Johnso and Jonah Jackson all got injured and looks to be missing "an Extended time" I think thats coach speak for 4+ weeks

So lose our best WR, another G and our most experienced Safety after being slaughtered... 

 

EEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK 

[layzie 34,119]

Don’t even get me started with the crud that was served up yesterday. The only thing worse than rocking up on Monday after losing to the Weagles in Perth this year is rocking up after losing to SAM FREAKING DARNOLD! No-one at work follows NFL so no-one has actually said anything but you can imagine what it would be like if they did. 

Kyle, Kyle. You’re a decent coach, apparently an offensive mastermind, but take away the play action and you’re not left with many ideas. No CMC is absolutely killing us, Mason has been great running between the tackles but Minnesota stacked the box repeatedly and snuffed this out. No McCaffrey means no outside runs, minimal play action, no sneaky routes into the flat and as a result, no receivers getting open. 

Even without CMC, Kyle has two of the highest paid receivers, a great TE, a half decent power RB, a future hall of fame LT and we still can’t beat the Vikes with Sam Darnold? A very good coach but has been and continues to be overrated in my eyes.

And on that I'm glad we paid Aiuik 30m to run around unsighted. Perfect example of someone who cannot get open without McCaffrey in the team, very little shake and bake when it comes to man coverage. 
 

[layzie 34,119]

14 hours ago, JV7 said:

Well Any Given Sunday was in full flight today… Some big upsets! 
 

Have a strange feeling my Falcons will keep the trend going in Philly tomorrow…

Best of luck mate, hopefully you knock them off!

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

32 minutes ago, layzie said:

Don’t even get me started with the crud that was served up yesterday. The only thing worse than rocking up on Monday after losing to the Weagles in Perth this year is rocking up after losing to SAM FREAKING DARNOLD! No-one at work follows NFL so no-one has actually said anything but you can imagine what it would be like if they did. 

Kyle, Kyle. You’re a decent coach, apparently an offensive mastermind, but take away the play action and you’re not left with many ideas. No CMC is absolutely killing us, Mason has been great running between the tackles but Minnesota stacked the box repeatedly and snuffed this out. No McCaffrey means no outside runs, minimal play action, no sneaky routes into the flat and as a result, no receivers getting open. 

Even without CMC, Kyle has two of the highest paid receivers, a great TE, a half decent power RB, a future hall of fame LT and we still can’t beat the Vikes with Sam Darnold? A very good coach but has been and continues to be overrated in my eyes.

And on that I'm glad we paid Aiuik 30m to run around unsighted. Perfect example of someone who cannot get open without McCaffrey in the team, very little shake and bake when it comes to man coverage. 
 

So rumour of Deebo being out this week too, but thats ok you are playing the Rams who are worse than you 😄

 

Add to this list Higbee who is out most of the year, so essentially 7 of our best 11 on offence are out. 😢

 

[layzie 34,119]

6 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

So rumour of Deebo being out this week too, but thats ok you are playing the Rams who are worse than you 😄

 

Add to this list Higbee who is out most of the year, so essentially 7 of our best 11 on offence are out. 😢

 

Yeah he'll be out for a couple. Another who the offense struggles without when he motions.

Honestly think this game could be a coin flip Gorg.

[ElDiablo14 5,011]

Dreading the idea of traveling to Baltimore next week.

[ElDiablo14 5,011]

One more thing I'd like to add.

Thank you gentlemen for helping me get my head out of footy. I feel exhausted with all the drama from the last 4 weeks. 

Feels nice not to feel the urge of scrolling down all the current threads.

How 'bout them Cowboys!

Edited September 17, 2024 by ElDiablo14

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

1 hour ago, layzie said:

Yeah he'll be out for a couple. Another who the offense struggles without when he motions.

Honestly think this game could be a coin flip Gorg.

Could be, but your D is very good, ours is poor, but in saying that its in LA and Verse has looked very good in his first two games. Just young and without AD99 we look shaky across the board😄

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

Good first half, Falcons run game looks very good, Eagles Run game good too.

Hope it opens up a bit more scoring wise for the second half.

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

Falcons are moving the ball well but once in the final 10 they cant get it home and keep settling for FG's

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

Barkley dropped the game!

 

Eagles just didn't bother with playing D in the last 2 mins.

[Macca 17,080]

Huge W for the Falcons

Season definer!

Is that 10 road wins?  So much for home crowd noise!!

[Gorgoroth 13,121]

Bates comes up with the pick!

Falcons win JV7 is a happy fan!

[JV7 2,367]

Huge win! I am too much of a coward to tip them or having a wager on the $3 offered! 
 

[Macca 17,080]

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                               Leaderboard Tipping Comp

                    (this week's awarded points in brackets)

7 - DemonDave (3+1)

4 - Go the BIff (1),  DeeSpencer (1),  layzie (1),  Macca (1)

2 - JV7 (1),  Gorgoroth (1),  titan_uranus (1),  Clintosaurus (1),  Dee Zephyr (1),  BDA (1),  Dr. Gonzo (1)

1 - ElDiablo14 (0)

On to next weeks games ...

• Surely the 49ers bounce back!  Surely!
• Vegas are a bit cold on the Vikes
• The Packers new found running game might get them over the Titans?
• Can the Bears beat the lowly Colts?
• Eagles favoured @ New Orleans?  Not sure on that one
• The Lions should win @ Arizona, if they're going to be a realistic threat
• It's a tough week but nearly all of the top match-ups are on Sunday (early & late games)
• 7Mate games - 3.00am Houston @ Minnesota 6.25am 49ers @ LA Rams
• Bleacher Report Power Rankings out tomorrow
• (See Below) 'Guess the Lines' with Bill Simmons & Cousin Sal

 

 

 

Edited September 17, 2024 by Macca

[Go the Biff 3,449]

Lions 

Niners 

Chiefs 

[titan_uranus 25,050]

Lions, 49ers, Chiefs

[ElDiablo14 5,011]

2 hours ago, Macca said:

@Gorgoroth @Go the Biff @DeeSpencer @titan_uranus @Clintosaurus @Dee Zephyr @Dr. Gonzo  @DemonDave @BDA @layzie  @Dappa Dan @ElDiablo14 @JV7      

                               Leaderboard Tipping Comp

                    (this week's awarded points in brackets)

7 - DemonDave (3+1)

4 - Go the BIff (1),  DeeSpencer (1),  layzie (1),  Macca (1)

2 - JV7 (1),  Gorgoroth (1),  titan_uranus (1),  Clintosaurus (1),  Dee Zephyr (1),  BDA (1),  Dr. Gonzo (1)

1 - ElDiablo14 (0)

On to next weeks games ...

• Surely the 49ers bounce back!  Surely!
• Vegas are a bit cold on the Vikes
• The Packers new found running game might get them over the Titans?
• Can the Bears beat the lowly Colts?
• Eagles favoured @ New Orleans?  Not sure on that one
• The Lions should win @ Arizona, if they're going to be a realistic threat
• It's a tough week but nearly all of the top match-ups are on Sunday (early & late games)
• 7Mate games - 3.00am Houston @ Minnesota 6.25am 49ers @ LA Rams
• Bleacher Report Power Rankings out tomorrow
• (See Below) 'Guess the Lines' with Bill Simmons & Cousin Sal

 

 

 

My bold strategy didn't pay off