2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by Adrock

Perhaps, but it isn't like the guy hasn't had time to put the work in. He got to play many games last season, had the entire off season, and 4 games this season.

To be honest, I was expecting a lot more from him this year, obviously, it seems like the Bills were, too.

All of us were. We are way too good of a football team to be 2-2.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

We are way too good of a football team to be 2-2.

So are the Packers.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by Adrock

So are the Packers.

Thankfully there are lots of games left. Plenty of time for us both to take control of our seasons.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Thankfully there are lots of games left. Plenty of time for us both to take control of our seasons.

It is very true.

I'm hoping that Bridgewater can't go this Thursday, and we get to play against Ponder this week. That would certainly help put us at a winning record going into week 6.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by Adrock

It is very true.

I'm hoping that Bridgewater can't go this Thursday, and we get to play against Ponder this week. That would certainly help put us at a winning record going into week 6.

I think you win either way to be honest.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I think you win either way to be honest.

This is probably true. I'm not terribly worried either way, but Ponder would pretty much make it a sure thing, especially as it seems the Vikings coaches won't let him throw the ball.

[DoubleDownAgain]

Originally Posted by Adrock

It is very true.

I'm hoping that Bridgewater can't go this Thursday, and we get to play against Ponder this week. That would certainly help put us at a winning record going into week 6.

Looking forward to the Fins playing the Pack, it'll be a much better measuring stick than the Raiders.

[Tony208]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I hate to say it but I think it's time for Belichick to retire. The Patriots were so successful because they had multiple people with a say in personnel, with Scott Pioli working alongside Belichick to put together the roster. Since Pioli left it's been all Belichick and the team has been pretty poor at drafting and free agency. Julian Edelman is the only player they've ever developed into a capable receiver despite using several picks on receivers. They've stayed competitive largely because of Brady but he can't do everything.

The Logan Mankins trade killed any shot at a successful season. When they made the trade I figured they had a guard to take his spot but that's clearly not the case so the Patriots now have a pitiful offensive line and Tim Wright, the player they acquired in the Mankins deal (in addition to a 4th round pick) has been a complete non-factor. The Pats still have a good chance at making the playoffs because of their division, but unless the team completely turns it around they'll be one and done.

Too much wheeling and dealing by this team. The value pick only goes so far.

Go out there and grab a stud or two on offense. They should've went like Falcons or Bills and grabbed an elite receiver instead of the crap trading back for picks and getting players who don't even show up on the field.

[walruswarrior]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

All of us were. We are way too good of a football team to be 2-2.

You're not that good

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by walruswarrior

You're not that good

Time will tell, walrus. Time will tell.

[SleeperAgent]

Idk if this is news to you guys but it was rto me. The FCC has eliminated the blackout rule. So the NFL can't block out games anymore.

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/68...-blackout-rule

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by SleeperAgent

Idk if this is news to you guys but it was rto me. The FCC has eliminated the blackout rule. So the NFL can't block out games anymore.

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/68...-blackout-rule

The NFL can still black out games by putting it directly in their deals with the networks. This ruling just means they can't use a long-standing FCC rule as their justification for blacking out games. This ruling was virtually meaningless.

[MD-Blu]

The Colts are on fire right now, though last 2 wins was against less than steller offenses.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

The NFL can still black out games by putting it directly in their deals with the networks. This ruling just means they can't use a long-standing FCC rule as their justification for blacking out games. This ruling was virtually meaningless.

We shall find out in 2022 when the NFL deals are up... NFL is retarded for this blackout rule this not only affects the NFL tho it affects MLB NBA NHL etc. I have every damn version of Fox sports local channels in my TV package and all MLB games were blacked out which was retarded.

[MaCruz]

Our offense is better moving the ball now since Bortles is starting. A few rookie misakes but you'd expect that but this guy is for real. He can only get better and I hope he stays healthy. O-line have up 1 or 2 sacks and our run game was actually contributing a little.

Now on to the defense...How many big plays our secondary gave up last week to Chargers? 3 or 4 TD's? This is on a weekly basis. Rivers was playing like Peyton that day

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Our offense is better moving the ball now since Bortles is starting. A few rookie misakes but you'd expect that but this guy is for real. He can only get better and I hope he stays healthy. O-line have up 1 or 2 sacks and our run game was actually contributing a little.

Now on to the defense...How many big plays our secondary gave up last week to Chargers? 3 or 4 TD's? This is on a weekly basis. Rivers was playing like Peyton

LOL sorry man as real as he is the rest of your team is crap, im still gonna start a WR7 against the Jags in fantasy until you get better.

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by R3P0

LOL sorry man as real as he is the rest of your team is crap, im still gonna start a WR7 against the Jags in fantasy until you get better.

Allen Hurns the undrafted rookie WR leads the league in receiving yards still I believe going into Week 5. Of course no one knows who this guy is but he's been very reliable since preseason. Ankle sprain a few weeks back but playing solid and a good replacement to Shorts and Blackmon.

I think though this team is better than last year. No question about that. We added more talent at QB, WR, and up front on defense.. It's just not showing on the win column

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Allen Hurns the undrafted rookie WR leads the league in receiving yards still I believe going into Week 5. Of course no one knows who this guy is but he's been very reliable since preseason. Ankle sprain a few weeks back but playing solid and a good replacement to Shorts and Blackmon.

I think though this team is better than last year. No question about that. We added more talent at QB, WR, and up front on defense.. It's just not showing on the win column

No he don't, Maybe Rookies but not the league as Antonio Brown has 427, Kelvin Benjamin has 327, Hurns has 254, so not even leading Rookies at this point.

[jwerk]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Allen Hurns the undrafted rookie WR leads the league in receiving yards still I believe going into Week 5. Of course no one knows who this guy is but he's been very reliable since preseason. Ankle sprain a few weeks back but playing solid and a good replacement to Shorts and Blackmon.

I think though this team is better than last year. No question about that. We added more talent at QB, WR, and up front on defense.. It's just not showing on the win column

Who's your best rookie WR (talking long term)? Hurns, Robinson, or Lee?

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by R3P0

No he don't, Maybe Rookies but not the league as Antonio Brown has 427, Kelvin Benjamin has 327, Hurns has 254, so not even leading Rookies at this point.

Probably it was just going into Week 4 then.

Originally Posted by jwerk

Who's your best rookie WR (talking long term)? Hurns, Robinson, or Lee?

Right now I see Hurns being #1. Robinson plays WR, and RB behind Gerhart. Lee, he's been injured on and off but he showed some speed when healthy. Lee has dropped a few passes though that costs us 1st downs.