2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I'm sure most figured it out but the Lada Gaga rooftop "jump" was just a prerecorded bit.

Interesting. You spoiled the fun for me.

Here I was thinking that was all legit.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by RageATL

Was it really? Hmm, I had no clue, haha.

So they pre-recorded her singing up top and then lowering her into the stadium was live?

Both the singing up top and lowering were pre-recorded from what I've read. Basically the logistics would have been really difficult to pull it off live. Not to mention it's a little risky and nobody wants another Owen Hart situation on live TV.

[RageATL]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Both the singing up top and lowering were pre-recorded from what I've read. Basically the logistics would have been really difficult to pull it off live. Not to mention it's a little risky and nobody wants another Owen Hart situation on live TV.

Interesting, I totally had no clue.

EDIT: http://people.com/music/super-bowl-2...ion-explained/

[Tony208]

[walruswarrior]

Originally Posted by DVD Phreak

They did run the ball on 1st down and lost 1 yard, so they decided to pass. They did complete a pass to get into FG range, but it was called back for holding. Yes, their play-calling was a little suspect, but they almost pulled it off. Still, losing such a big lead late in the game is inexcusable and it usually means your team has some major issues. Ryan should've known better not to take a sack. They couldn't take advantage of Pat's failed onside kick. Getting down to the Pat's 22-yard line and couldn't even give your kicker a chance to kick the game-winning FG. Clock management issues: they snapped the ball too early in the play clock a few times, and they didn't run the ball often enough. Then maybe they simply lost their composure and didn't think with their best acumen during Pat's furious comeback and ended up making up some poor decisions.

The first sign of trouble was that string of defensive holding calls early in the game that kept letting Pats stay in the drive. Even though they stopped the Pats on that drive, those mistakes showed early signs that maybe they were not that disciplined, and/or their defensive schemes were not that sound.

All you need to do is take 3 and you're most likely the SB champions. Plain and simple. Shanahan blew it. Even if it's stuffed 3 times, it's an 11 point game and probably too much to overcome. Pats are so lucky. Marshawn and now this.

[sycro]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I'm sure most figured it out but the Lada Gaga rooftop "jump" was just a prerecorded bit.

Yup. They did have the roof open, but she didn't drop down to the platform.

[sycro]

Originally Posted by Tony208

Just a bizarre streak.

Last MVP to win SB, Kurt Warner in 99.

Yup. Until the last drive, Matt Ryan had a perfect passer rating. 144.1 at the end.

A lot of people you can blame the loss on, but the MVP is not one of them.

[sycro]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

So which Patriots Super Bowl winning team do you think was the best? While I'd say the 2007 was by far and away their greatest team they did fall short of a title. I'd rank their title teams 1. 2004, 2. 2016, 3. 2014, 4. 2003, 5. 2001.

2016:
14-2 record, +11.9 avg margin of victory, 9.3 SRS
playoff margins of victory: 16, 19, 6

2014:
12-4 record, +9.7 avg margin of victory, 10.9 SRS
playoff margins of victory: 4, 38, 4

2004:
14-2 record, +11.1 avg margin of victory, 12.8 SRS
playoff margins of victory: 17, 14, 3

2003:
14-2 record, +6.9 avg margin of victory, 6.9 SRS
playoff margins of victory: 3, 10, 3

2001:
11-5 record, +6.2 avg margin of victory, 4.3 SRS
playoff margins of victory: 3, 7, 3

It's funny that their second best team required a 19 point comeback and overtime to beat the Falcons

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by sycro

It's funny that their second best team required a 19 point comeback and overtime to beat the Falcons

Well every one of their Super Bowl wins was extremely close. All decided by less than a TD, most by a FG.

[TitansFan4Life]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Wow, Nashville to Colorado. That's a hell of a change.

I needed it. Had to get out while I still could. Had to take advantage of being single again. Basically just said **** it and packed everything I owned in my car and drove out here. It feels amazing to be away from everything and everyone. The drive out here was pure freedom. I still plan on going back for a couple games... and I'll make sure I'm there for all playoff games.

Originally Posted by RageATL

WOW, that's amazing! Something I still want to do but won't be able to this time around.

Good luck in Colorado...we visited Denver in April of 2015 for a long weekend (my lady had never been before) and had a wonderful time. Everyone there is really nice (and/or baked ) and the landscape is beautiful.

It seems like such an awesome place. Weather has been amazing so far. Sunny and 60 most days. Mountains everywhere... view from my backyard is incredible. Really lucked out.

Proud to be the only Titans fan out here. Lol

[dcowboy7]

Looking at pats 2017 sched it sure looks like falcons will get a shot at revenge right out of the gate in the thursday kickoff opener.

[Tony208]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Looking at pats 2017 sched it sure looks like falcons will get a shot at revenge right out of the gate in the thursday kickoff opener.

That'll be good.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Looking at pats 2017 sched it sure looks like falcons will get a shot at revenge right out of the gate in the thursday kickoff opener.

I'm thinking the Falcons either go something like 13-3 or 7-9 next season. I have a feeling they may well be another one hit wonder like the 2015 Panthers.

[sycro]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I'm thinking the Falcons either go something like 13-3 or 7-9 next season. I have a feeling they may well be another one hit wonder like the 2015 Panthers.

It will be interesting to see what happens without Shanahan (rumor is Raheem Morris will take over) and with that young defense with more experience. Brady wore them down, but they dominated him for the first 2.5 quarters.

[Tony208]

NFC playoff picture is murky.

Pats look like a lock to represent the AFC. Brady could win some more rings before he retires.

[LordoftheRings]

That half-show by Lady Gaga; was it real or fake? I mean did she really sing or was it lipstick, ...I mean lip sync? I thought I've read somewhere that it was real singing, and it appears too, but I am not an expert. Some pop singers are better than others @ mastering the art of lip syncing. I think Maria Carey is pretty good, but like I said; I'm no expert, just another viewer from the audience. ...The screen's display audience. Maybe Live with real presence is easier to decipher?

Did Tom know who stole his jersey yet?

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I'm thinking the Falcons either go something like 13-3 or 7-9 next season. I have a feeling they may well be another one hit wonder like the 2015 Panthers.

Losing Shanahan will hurt. I know last night wasn't his best game, but he's a damn good OC.

[Elbie]

Originally Posted by Musashi

And y'know what that accomplishes? Absolutely nothing.

I've followed this team for 16 years; basically for as long as I've taken a liking to watching football. My fandom is real, and so is that of many others who mainly know the Brady-era Patriot's

So basically you became a fan of the Pats when they became good and since they've been good the entire run there's been no reason to hop off the bandwagon? 😂

[Waboman]

The Emperor wastes no time.

[kidkash]

Originally Posted by sycro

It's funny that their second best team required a 19 point comeback and overtime to beat the Falcons

I like to think the falcons best team ever blew a 19 point lead to lose another bowl.