Meh. Chiefs got bailed out by a PI call on 4th and 16 in the last minute of a home game. Not exactly a dynastic performance. Not impressed with that mode of winning, no matter who ends up with the W.
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NFL 2024-2025
- Thread starter mrpackerguy
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I'd agree it wasn't dynastic. But no team looks great every game. As for the penalty, it was textbook pass interference, right? Could certainly have been a completion without it, IMO. Meanwhile, the Chiefs had two other big plays that put them in FG range in their last two possessions that came back because of penalties called on them--a long one to Kelce, and the 4th-and-6 conversion on the play before the PI call.
Lots of referee excitement today. Sus calls and ball spots determined the KC-Cincy game as much as any play on the field. And Bears-Texans looking the same.
The PI looked pretty clear to me. The ref picking up the Bengals' ball short of the line to gain and moving it 4' forward of the furthest video spot, gifting them an extension of the drive via the chain was questionable. Didn't matter to me who won, FWIW.
I wish the league would chip the balls and stop screwing around with those stupid chains. And maybe they could stand back just a little last quarter. Nobody wants a game to get out of control AND nobody wants referees to determine the outcome.
The Steelers - Broncos game should not have been close. A typical undisciplined Steelers team with more drive killing penalties than I could count. Some things never change.
Oh, the Bears. Solid defense. Excellent group of wideouts. Decent RBs. But the QB is raw and mistake-prone, and the interior offensive line stinks--3.2 yards per carry rushing (1.6 if you take away Williams' scrambles), 7 sacks allowed, and I've heard (not confirmed) that Williams was pressured on 36 of his 37 passing attempts. Not a great outlook.
It was PI. But I’m in a place - and I doubt I’m alone in this - where I have “dynasty fatigue” with the Chiefs. Which is a shame, because I like them in spite of it. But that Tom Brady dynasty formula of “get outplayed, then make a dramatic comeback aided by penalties at the end of the game” is something I really hate in sports. The Lakers used to do that a lot, coming back by drawing tons of fouls in the 4th quarter by driving the lane and flopping and crying. So even though I like the Chiefs, last minute comebacks aided by penalties that save the dynasty bacon always sits wrong with me. :barf:
Watching the game, I thought the only Chief who outplayed their Bengals’ counterpart was Pacheco. That kid has heart!
Three other players with heart and serious motors are Trey Hendrickson, Aiden Hutchinson, and Max Crosby. So fun to watch them work.
Comparing his CFB days to the NFL I think Caleb got at least a USC month's worth of bruises in 3 hours last night in Houston. O-Line is porous and play calls aren't helping - maybe roll out more often to keep defense from just pinning their ears back and attacking? Also - while I'm not complaining about signing D'Andre Swift that doesn't mean they shouldn't be using Khalil Herbert. Swift is, IMO, more of a finesse RB as well as a great YAC option while Herbert is a better "hard" yardage guy. They were handing off to Swift up the middle and getting stuffed every time - why was Herbert a spectator?
Hats off to Texans' D, though, they had a plan and the talent to execute it. Similar kudos to the Bears D who kept them in the game . . . again. Hope Keenan Allen is healthy for the next game, could have used him last night. An 0-2 Colts team, at home, is going to be geared up to avoid that 3rd loss so Bears better have their stuff assembled.
A Tale of Two Kickers
I found the blurb interesting about the Giants becoming the first team ever to score 3 TD's without surrendering a TD and lose the game . . . but then I read the rest of the story. Apparently Giants kicker Graham Gano was added to the injury report on Saturday (groin) but the team chose not to elevate another kicker from the practice squad. When Gano injured his *hamstring* on the opening kickoff that was pretty much all she wrote for the Giants' kicking game. After the game when coach Daboll was asked about not adding a kicker given Gano's known injury he pointed out the in-game injury was his hamstring and NOT his (already injured) groin. When a reporter followed up and asked if playing with an injured groin might have contributed to the hamstring injury he replied he's NOT a doctor. OK, coach, but a minute ago DOCTOR Daboll was real clear about WHAT and WHERE the injury was and *now* COACH Daboll don't know nuthin'. <facepalm>
I found the blurb interesting about the Giants becoming the first team ever to score 3 TD's without surrendering a TD and lose the game . . . but then I read the rest of the story. Apparently Giants kicker Graham Gano was added to the injury report on Saturday (groin) but the team chose not to elevate another kicker from the practice squad. When Gano injured his *hamstring* on the opening kickoff that was pretty much all she wrote for the Giants' kicking game. After the game when coach Daboll was asked about not adding a kicker given Gano's known injury he pointed out the in-game injury was his hamstring and NOT his (already injured) groin. When a reporter followed up and asked if playing with an injured groin might have contributed to the hamstring injury he replied he's NOT a doctor. OK, coach, but a minute ago DOCTOR Daboll was real clear about WHAT and WHERE the injury was and *now* COACH Daboll don't know nuthin'. <facepalm>
Yep. 2-0 is nice. The loud mouths on TV are raving about Justin Fields and how Tomlin was the one who has turned him into an NFL QB.
Umm, excuse me. They haven't played an NFL team yet this season and they are running a Pop Warner offense. It's entirely likely I could drag my 53 year old butt out there and go 10 or 13 for 20 and not throw a pick. We'll find out what kind of team this is in the coming weeks.
But this is how it works for Tomlin, the balls bounce right, opposing teams have injured players and down weeks when they play them, it all adds up to never a losing season, which is all the Rooney's want to keep butts in the seats and the cash pouring in. Playoff and playoff success? Not a chance, but they already have their money by December so who cares.
-Mike
So far. First half ripped by quick and unspectacularly, other than the one birds TD drive. I'll take a boring 2-0 over an exciting 1-1 though.
How about that! Let’s Go Falcons!
And yeah boi, Drake got 15 yard penalty for doing the sprinkler.
And yeah boi, Drake got 15 yard penalty for doing the sprinkler.
I usually watch MNF via ManningCast. Matt Ryan was the Q4 guest last night and watching that final stretch with 3 QB's doing the analysis was very entertaining. After *very* effectively managing and milking the clock that was bizarre to see the Eagles go for a pass play at the end; the fact that it *should* have been caught is irrelevant, IMO, as that's the risk of a pass play. Great 2 minute drill by Cousins and the Falcons to get the win in hostile territory. Sorry to see no ManningCasts until October. 
I only watched part of the game, but I enjoyed the banter between Peyton, Eli, and Bill Belichick. B.B. actually seemed to be enjoying himself!I usually watch MNF via ManningCast. Matt Ryan was the Q4 guest last night and watching that final stretch with 3 QB's doing the analysis was very entertaining. After *very* effectively managing and milking the clock that was bizarre to see the Eagles go for a pass play at the end; the fact that it *should* have been caught is irrelevant, IMO, as that's the risk of a pass play. Great 2 minute drill by Cousins and the Falcons to get the win in hostile territory. Sorry to see no ManningCasts until October.
I love Tom Grossi's videos. The Bengals-Chiefs-Referee starts about 15 seconds in. I spit my coffee.
The Packers camp is saying Love's injury isn't as bad as they thought, and he should be available to play against the Rams on October 6th.
Looks like a continuation of the Justin Fields era in Pittsburgh.
Although, with typical Mike Tomlin eloquence...
"We'll follow Russ throughout the week, and if his participation gets to a level in participation and quality where we should consider him, we'll delve into that at that time, and obviously when that happens is a component of the consideration," Tomlin said.
Although, with typical Mike Tomlin eloquence...
"We'll follow Russ throughout the week, and if his participation gets to a level in participation and quality where we should consider him, we'll delve into that at that time, and obviously when that happens is a component of the consideration," Tomlin said.
