NFL

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Chiefs, Bengals, Ravens

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Chiefs, Ravens, Bills

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On 10/12/2024 at 14:17, layzie said:

While it's my job to hate on the Rams it was impossible to hate on their performance, they were incredible and every bit a playoff side in that game. I do wonder where they would be if Nacua had been healthy all season, he was everywhere.

I think they can win the division I'm convinced now. A bloopie over us this Fri and they're on their way!

Also Kupp, Whilst Puka was insanely good the amount of great blocks Kupp did.

Now a mostly healthy offence and its showing, our D is still young and has holes but they have done better than I expected but still struggle to contain sides and get off on third downs

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Chiefs 

Bengals 

Ravens 

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2 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Also Kupp, Whilst Puka was insanely good the amount of great blocks Kupp did.

Now a mostly healthy offence and its showing, our D is still young and has holes but they have done better than I expected but still struggle to contain sides and get off on third downs

Considering they went all in to get that SB (and why wouldn't you) and everyone was forecasting years of pain due to their draft/salary situation the Rams have done very well to be where they are. Probably would've won the division in a canter if Puka wasn't injured earlier this season.

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Chiefs Ravens Washington

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You'd be annoyed if you didn't pick up 3 points in the tipping comp this week

Chiefs, Cinci, Washington, Atlanta & Baltimore should all win against mediocre (or lesser) opposition

But the week has at least 8 very good match-ups starting tomorrow with the Rams @ 49ers

Bills @ Lions,  Steelers @ Eagles,  Packers @ Seattle,  Bucs @ Chargers,  Commanders @ Saints,  Colts @ Denver and Dolphins @ Texans could all go either way and all the results of those games have play-off implications

Edited December 11, 2024 by Macca

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1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Considering they went all in to get that SB (and why wouldn't you) and everyone was forecasting years of pain due to their draft/salary situation the Rams have done very well to be where they are. Probably would've won the division in a canter if Puka wasn't injured earlier this season.

Even if we had Kupp, but both along side Higbee being out all year meant for a big chunk of the year our best 2 WR and TE were out, add in the Oline issues and tbh I'm stoked to be in the hunt.

Yeah, the drafting of Puka, Williams and some of the young defenders has been really good the last two years, add in Stafford directing it all and its made a quicker turnaround that I expected. And on top of it all we lost the greatest to play the game this year to retirement, If AD was playing I reckon we would have at least one more win.

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Chiefs

Commanders

Ravens

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3 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Even if we had Kupp, but both along side Higbee being out all year meant for a big chunk of the year our best 2 WR and TE were out, add in the Oline issues and tbh I'm stoked to be in the hunt.

Yeah, the drafting of Puka, Williams and some of the young defenders has been really good the last two years, add in Stafford directing it all and its made a quicker turnaround that I expected. And on top of it all we lost the greatest to play the game this year to retirement, If AD was playing I reckon we would have at least one more win.

On a scale of 1-10 if I said that Chris Jones was challenging that mantle how mad would you be? 😝

Edited December 12, 2024 by layzie

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13 minutes ago, layzie said:

On a scale of 1-10 if I said that Chris Jones was challenging that mantle how mad would you be? 😝

Just a 1, cos teams don't triple team Jones 70% of plays, the double team him and at times triple, but Donald very rarely  had 1 on 1 (see gif for the reason why)

but quite often 3 on 1, and if the refs went over the tape they would owe him 1000 holding penalties ha ha.

Teams use to say they spent more time on AD than any other player in the comp in the weeks leading up to playing the Rams.

 

 

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There was a reason other players got a great heap of sacks playing for the rams, cashed in and then got sod all for their new teams.

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AD's pre draft Analysis

 

Overview

Short, scrappy, instinctive, highly productive defensive lineman who does not look the part, but inspires confidence he can be an exception to the rule. Is the type you root for and has the quickness, athleticism and motor to earn a spot as a rotational three-technique in a fast-flowing 4-3 scheme.

Strengths

Quick off the snap. Natural leverage. Gets under pads and into gaps. Good foot athlete -- redirects well and can work the edges and loop and stunt. Flexible enough to zone drop in short area. Plays with awareness and consistently locates the ball. Closes hard and fast. Keeps working to the ball. Disruptive penetrating ability. Outstanding career production -- 63 TFL and 27.5 sacks the last three seasons. Tough and competitive. Team captain with terrific personal and football character.

Weaknesses

Marginal height and frame is nearly maxed out. Hands are more active than strong -- could play with more pop and power. Overpowered in the run game and ground up by double teams. Gets snared and controlled by bigger, longer blockers. Not a two-gap player. Has some tweener traits -- lacks ideal length and bend to play outside.

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8 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Just a 1, cos teams don't triple team Jones 70% of plays, the double team him and at times triple, but Donald very rarely  had 1 on 1 (see gif for the reason why)

but quite often 3 on 1, and if the refs went over the tape they would owe him 1000 holding penalties ha ha.

Teams use to say they spent more time on AD than any other player in the comp in the weeks leading up to playing the Rams.

 

 

 

Yep, well said Gorg.

I don't actually believe it but I did want to stir up a bit of late Thursday afternoon ruckus. 

Very often triple teamed, especially when they played 3 up front. You had to because you'd be worrying about about the interior and outside contain, he could destroy you both ways, his speed off the mark just made him that special.

Equally effective in a 3-4 or 4-3, DT or DE? Who cares, he was damn good.

I do rate Chris Jones extremely highly. I don't think they win the SB this year without him (still pains me to say anything about this game). 

 

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Oh I rate Jones too, dude is a star. And agree with your assessment. 

1 hour ago, layzie said:

 

Yep, well said Gorg.

I don't actually believe it but I did want to stir up a bit of late Thursday afternoon ruckus. 

Very often triple teamed, especially when they played 3 up front. You had to because you'd be worrying about about the interior and outside contain, he could destroy you both ways, his speed off the mark just made him that special.

Equally effective in a 3-4 or 4-3, DT or DE? Who cares, he was damn good.

I do rate Chris Jones extremely highly. I don't think they win the SB this year without him (still pains me to say anything about this game). 

 

 

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Fun fact, today is the first time the Niners will face both Kupp and Nacau.

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Chiefs, Ravens, Commanders

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Ravens

Commanders

Bengals

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Stafford should have been picked on both these first two possessions, he looks terrible, so accurate last week and horrible so far today.

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Stafford is getting worse!!!

4 possessions in the first QTR and no first downs.

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Never been happier to be so busy at work to miss a second half. Got the win, that's all that matters move onto next game.

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De'Vondre Campbell said pre game he doesn't want to play and then when they tried to put him in the game in the third he refused and went to the locker room....

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How far back do you have to go for the last time the Rams doubled up on us in a season? 

Time to well and truly shut it down this season. Some would make the case that we would have banked the NFC west without the CMC, Ayuik, Hargrave and Greenlaw injuries. Maybe but not 100% convinced. 

Purdy had to get paid, don't think he's worth $60-65m. Big decisions to make.

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My grades for the Niners today ie. The Niners rant that no-one asked for:

QB - F

Season on the line and Purdy crumbled under pressure. Underthrew a short pass for Kittle that should have been a TD. Missed a deep one to Pearsall and threw a bad pick in the end zone. 

RBs and FB - C+ 

Gerendo was ok, Jooch does very little now. Didn't run it enough.

WRs - F

Deebo caught 3 passes and had a bad drop. Pearsall not used enough.

TE - B+

Kittle has been our best this season

O-Line - C

Didn't do too bad but didn't make any room for running.

D-Line - D+

Defended run ok, never got close to Stafford though

Linebackers - B+

Greenlaw good in his first game back until going off injured again. Campbell to be cut

DBs - B+ 

Gave up 160 yards and no TDs, dropped some picks though

Special teams - B

Better than recent weeks, still too many illegal formation penalties for reasons I can't explain.

Coaches - F

Kyle desperately wanted to get Deebo involved and it cost us. I dont know what goes on in that Labyrinth mind of his. Didnt run the ball enough and got outcoached. 

6 points at home with an 'offensive genius' and 'weapons'. So much for the revenge tour, whatever that means...

 

 

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9 hours ago, layzie said:

How far back do you have to go for the last time the Rams doubled up on us in a season? 

Time to well and truly shut it down this season. Some would make the case that we would have banked the NFC west without the CMC, Ayuik, Hargrave and Greenlaw injuries. Maybe but not 100% convinced. 

Purdy had to get paid, don't think he's worth $60-65m. Big decisions to make.

I think you guys win the div without the injuries. 

As for a sweep of the Niners... I couldn't honestly answer that.