2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[StereoMike]

[StereoMike]

This is so mean!

Boo Packers! Go Vikings!

[Moviefan1203]

Buffalo and Whisenhunt likely to have a second meeting this weekend.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

This looks good....NBC has released a preview of the four episode documentary, produced by former HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg and NFL Films:

Four-Part NBC Sports Network Series to Look at the Business of the NFL

The National Football League didn't always dominate television sets and merchandise stands in America. Remember: Baseball reigned supreme in the U.S. sports hierarchy until only a few decades ago, and before that boxing was the nation's favorite sport.

What changed?

NBC Sports Network will be taking an in-depth look at how the NFL has stolen the hearts of American consumers in a four-part series, debuting Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET, entitled Star-Spangled Sundays.

"Episode I: Rise of a Colossus – Tuesday, January 8 at 10 p.m. E.T.. ET. Deft handling of the new medium of television vaults the National Football League from America’s fourth most popular sport into a cultural and financial titan.

Episode II: Labor Pains – Tuesday, January 15 (Time TBD). NFL players and owners work to create labor peace in the NFL’s $9 billion industry.

Episode III: Brand NFL – Tuesday, January 22 (Time TBD). Riding a cultural and demographic tidal wave, the NFL turns professional football into a year-round, revenue-generating business and has become the most powerful brand in American sports.

Episode IV: Super Sunday – Tuesday, January 29 (Time TBD). The NFL transforms the Super Bowl into the biggest entertainment event on the American calendar."

http://www.awfulannouncing.com/2013/...f-the-nfl.html

It sounds like a Star Wars series from the titles.

[Terjyn]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Naturally Dallas has been #1 in attendance for 4 straight years. Of course that's mainly because of their stadium size. I'll bet Green Bay could still sell out even if they added another 15k or so seats to Lambeau.

I'd bet Green Bay has more actual Packer fans who attend than Dallas has Dallas fans attend. Seems like every week there are at least 10% opponent fans in Cowboy's stadium, getting up to 30% for the Pittsburghs and Chicagos of the world.

[Moviefan1203]

Source - http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ey...wns-head-coach

Chip Kelly makes life-changing decisions about his future in coaching faster than he calls plays apparently, as the Oregon coach, less than 24 hours removed from a decisive Fiesta Bowl victory, is reportedly close to a deal to become the next coach of the Cleveland Browns.

CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman reports that a deal with Kelly and the Browns is very close. One source tells Freeman the deal is "close but not done" and "could be done [Friday night] or this weekend." Ian Rapoport of NFL.com first reported the deal.

The Browns were, by all accounts, the first team to speak with Kelly following his BCS victory on Thursday. And clearly new owner Jimmy Haslam and new personnel man Joe Banner weren't going to let the Ducks coach go anywhere else.

Back in early August when Haslam took over the team, he said he was "fired up to the max" to be in charge of the Browns. But he also said that he and his ownership group planned on changing the "culture" in Cleveland.

Kelly isn't just a change, he's a culture shock. That's not a bad thing, though. Bringing in an innovative mind like Kelly is a bold move and it's a move that could pay off in spades.

Any notion that Kelly's offense won't work in the NFL is stodgy; Kelly's offense is a run-based, up-tempo attack. Plug Trent Richardson in his system and the former Alabama star is going to put up some serious numbers. With Joe Thomas at left tackle and Alex Mack at center, Kelly also has some athletic linemen to work in his system.

Brandon Weeden is a big question mark, but there are potentially other options available

I was terrified that we were going to hire him.

[Navster]

So whats everyones weekend predictions?

Texans over Bengals
Vikings over Packers

Ravens over Colts
Seahawks over RG3-Skins

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by TxDave

I want my Texans from the first 10 weeks of the season to show up.

that would be nice, and i hope they do - but the defense is what worries me most this weekend. they just have been... so flat. but then again, i could be talking about the offense just as well

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

This is so mean!

Boo Packers! Go Vikings!

[Show spoiler]

wow.

Hey Packers, this is what 409 yards looks like... f*cking doofuses.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Source - http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ey...wns-head-coach





I was terrified that we were going to hire him.

[Show spoiler]NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Navster

So whats everyones weekend predictions?

Texans over Bengals
Vikings over Packers

Ravens over Colts
Seahawks over RG3-Skins

I would pick the raiders if they were in

I heard some stat like 43 of 50 something reports/analysts at NBC,FOX, CBS, NFLN, exc. picked Seattle over the skins...

Cool stat:
http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/...-nfl-playoffs/

of Home underdog NFL playoffs of 30 straight up games the home team went 21-8-1

Even with all the paper that says we've got a good shot to win, I'm just worried we'll see 2007 pats type score [52-7]

If you watch the NFLN on his audio he says jokingly (although its serious ) I can run for 10 when we need it but any more than that and I'm getting down I think he's like 50-75% healthy

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

[Show spoiler]NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oregon won't miss a beat with Helfrich taking over.

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

wow.

Hey Packers, this is what 409 yards looks like... f*cking doofuses.

Hopefully AP will add a couple more hundred yards to that total. I'm pretty sure 600+ rushing yards against a single team in the same season would be a record.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by supersix4

I would pick the raiders if they were in

I'll remember that next year when were in the playoffs

Honestly this was a tough one, could be a toss up, Seattle has just been on such a roll I just dont see them slowing down, there my sleeper in the NFC to represent the superbowl

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by Navster

I'll remember that next year when were in the playoffs

Honestly this was a tough one, could be a toss up, Seattle has just been on such a roll I just dont see them slowing down, there my sleeper in the NFC to represent the superbowl

Seahawks are a clear case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, they are a totally different team on the road than at home. I'm not saying they can't win(I think they are 1-7 away this year), though winning 2 games in a row on the road seems like mission impossible for them.

Edit: 3-5, it's not that bad...

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Navster

I'll remember that next year when were in the playoffs

Honestly this was a tough one, could be a toss up, Seattle has just been on such a roll I just dont see them slowing down, there my sleeper in the NFC to represent the superbowl

As long as its with anyone with Pryor I'll be happy for you

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Navster

So whats everyones weekend predictions?

Texans over Bengals
Vikings over Packers

Ravens over Colts
Seahawks over RG3-Skins

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Oregon won't miss a beat with Helfrich taking over.

if Kelly does leave, i hope he succeeds. problem with Cleveland is a lack of speed and talent, and most coaches don't get long enough to get their guys in place. the roster would need an almost complete overhaul. new coaches should be given at least four years and four drafts, unless they're absolutely terrible.

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Hopefully AP will add a couple more hundred yards to that total. I'm pretty sure 600+ rushing yards against a single team in the same season would be a record.

that would be great to see!

***correction, it WILL be great to see!

Originally Posted by Navster

Honestly this was a tough one, could be a toss up, Seattle has just been on such a roll I just dont see them slowing down, there my sleeper in the NFC to represent the superbowl

hopefully everyone continues to sleep on Seattle (i don't want them getting a bunch of attention! ) so they march right to the Lombardi Trophy!

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Seahawks are a clear case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, they are a totally different team on the road than at home. I'm not saying they can't win(I think they are 1-7 away this year), though winning 2 games in a row on the road seems like mission impossible for them.

Edit: 3-5, it's not that bad...

i was just about to correct you to 3-5, glad you saw your error

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i was just about to correct you to 3-5, glad you saw your error

I just looked it up, they have beaten Buffalo, Carolina and Chicago on the road, nothing to write home about...

I stand by my prediction that they can't win 2 games in a row away from Seattle...