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Have to back the FD in on this one. It's a good question though, although I hope it doesn't get bumped throughout the year when/if Smith plays.

Got mine in the last few days although I have been in QLD. Happy, then again didn’t need it urgently. Never trust Auspost.

Been off grid a lot lately folks. Cracking game we got here though.

Sure is DZ, especially when you have the chance to cash out for $180 30 seconds before the equaliser!

That equaliser cost me $250 as the last leg of a multi..

At least the league is well and truly alive and there is plenty of football to go. Next couple of weeks will be very telling. Tottenham are in incredible form with firepower everywhere. While the rearguard has been excellent for Liverpool this season, the Gomez injury could catch up, Lovren isn’t the long term guy.

Amazing stuff @Grapeviney that was an awesome summary. I think a lot of us Aussie English football fans would kill to have that much in-person exposure just in our lifetime! Great job. Good to see Spurs are doing it for you

Spot on. Would love to see him take it out as he's been the true meaning of most valuable player.

Vikings, Rams, Bears

Mine wouldn’t be too much different to be honest. Not 100% on KC getting the 1 with that tricky trip to Seattle but I think they have enough, I also have the Colts sneaking in. I think the Eagles will give the Texans a good run and can't trust the Vikes winning out so the 6 seed is up in the air for me. Great few weeks coming up!

The Kupp loss is really hurting. The number of times he'd give you that 'get out' play on a 2nd and 5. The D has been a letdown considering the talent. It seems that if Donald isn't getting the sacks then they are on the back foot. I expected more from Suh this season, especially with the number of times he gets freed up from Donald double teams. Phillips must find a way to get to the QB and soon.

Only the Browns!

What the?

They aren’t quite the same team without Hunt. I still think hey can be a genuine shot though but hey do lack some X-factor in the running.

Texans, Seahawks (again), Patriots

If you thought Steelers and Raiders would be game of the week, then you are seriously special.

Stunned.

Steelers, Pats, Broncos

Looking forward to this game today. Both teams are banged up and it looks like it will come down to who can stay toughest the longest. Hopefully the Eagles get it done and if their D can force a few extra possessions I think they can. Sproles back and a line that is getting healthier will help as well. Though Colt McCoy has done it before on Monday night so don't rule him out.

Takeways: Barkley is something else. Turning on a dime and impossible to take down. The Chargers are a force to be reckoned with in the AFC. There is so much all round talent on this roster, maybe not quite as much as the Rams but not far off. While I remain sceptical on Baker Mayfield (and all rookie QBs for that matter) I have to say he’s on track. He sees he field very well and his awareness in the pocket very high level. Jags offense not any better with Kessler but the D sure as heck stood up The Broncos? Could they? Nahhhh. Well they have got the hard part of their schedule out of the way and are now battle hardened so you never know. The straw that broke the camel’s back in Green Bay. Fingers should be pointed all over the place but McCarthy takes the bullet and it’s probably the right call although the timing is pretty poor. A good coach but he’s run his course with the Packers. Ryan Clark on ESPN feels that he hasn’t really evolved as a coach and that his play calls have largely been the same for many years whereas Sean Payton has progressed and has let Brees do his thing. Hopefully they get the best possible guy for Rodgers and the offense which could use a lift. On the flip side while not being spectacular Josh Rosen showed good resolve. He seems like the kind of QB that can forget the last play. Speaking of long term coaches, will Marv Lewis serve the second year of his contract or is it time to start fresh? The Bengals do look stale. And the Niners, absolutely terrible. First half of the season we’d at least play with heart but it’s like they have gotten worse each week. Worst performance of the season bar the Rams game. I like Shanahan but I’m still not sold on him as a head coach, brilliant OC though. Have to give it more time yet again.

All good DZ found it on The World Game site. You couldn’t make that up, ridiculous!

City walk in another. Watched the Optus Sport mini match of the West Ham and Toon game, thought the Hammers were very good and Hernandez and Anderson were lethal. How about the Victory last night? Scintillating stuff!

Darn, blocked by UEFA!

Rams, Bears, Chiefs

Not bad from the Cowboys I’ll give them that. Loving D Lawrence at the moment and Prescott did no harm to his contract leverage.