NFL 2024-2025

[GregC]

It wouldn't be a stretch to see the Bills and Lions in the Superbowl.

The key for the Bills will be Allen limiting turnovers. He's done a really good job of that this season, relative to his history. Will the pressure of the playoffs cause him to revert to his old reckless ways? We shall see.

The Ravens have the best offense between Jackson and Henry. But can they overcome their uncharacteristically mediocre defense?

And the Chiefs, despite all the close calls, are still the Chiefs.

 

[Killing Floor]

Yesterday Kirk Cousins generated -7 EPA (-.16 EPA/play) against the Chargers, QBR of 34 (thirty four), threw 4 interceptions and 1 fumble for zero touchdowns.
If you don't know or care, EPA (extra points added) is a variable that attempts to calculate the points added or deducted (opponent scores added). It's a great tool of you want to deep dive into how plays and field position contribute to the success of a team. That negative number basically assigns the other team points based on his play.

Kirk Cousins currently leads the NFL in interceptions thrown. He is 6 interceptions, 3(I think?) fumbles and 0 touchdowns last 3 games.

Y'all, this guy is BAD. One of Desmond Ridder's worst days for comparison last year was -2.1 total EPA (-.04 EPA/play).
I knew he was streaky, I knew he was old, I knew he tore his achilles and was already a statue. But dang, this is what "win now" looks like?

 

[MJ5150]

Penix time in Atlanta!

-Mike

 

[MuseChaser]

Not a particularly close game in Buffalo last night, but man was it fun watching football played the way it used to be played regularly.....LOVED the snow! Bills/Lions Superbowl would be a dream come true.

 

[MJ5150]

Crab Legs is filling up the stat sheet again tonight. Is it enough to beat Bo Nix?
We shall see.

-Mike

 

[gln1955]

Crab Legs is filling up the stat sheet again tonight. Is it enough to beat Bo Nix?
We shall see.

-Mike

Winston threw six touchdowns tonight. Unfortunately, two of them were for the Broncos.

 

[MJ5150]

Ha, I love it.
I especially appreciate McMillian and his interception. Instead of standing up to celebrate and run around with his buddies, he gets up and makes a break for the end zone. Well done sir.

-Mike

 

[Gaolee]

Penix time in Atlanta!

-Mike

If he plays, I'll suddenly become a Falcons fan. As long as he's their QB.

 

[MJ5150]

If he plays, I'll suddenly become a Falcons fan. As long as he's their QB.

Me too buddy.
In other news, now that Tomlin has his nine, we'll see if he decides to show up for any of the remaining games this season.

-Mike

 

[MJ5150]

The Thursday night game this week has the potential to be one worth watching. I may make time for this one.

-Mike

 

[MJ5150]

I'll bust on the Steelers for what I think are bad decisions they make, but oh my did they get it right sending this Johnson down the road...

Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson for refusing to enter game

The Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

www.espn.com

Not surprised one bit by this.

-Mike

 

[gln1955]

I'll bust on the Steelers for what I think are bad decisions they make, but oh my did they get it right sending this Johnson down the road...

Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson for refusing to enter game

The Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game for conduct detrimental to the team.

www.espn.com

Not surprised one bit by this.

-Mike

That could be Pickens in a couple years.

 

[MJ5150]

That could be Pickens in a couple years.

I agree. He's following the pattern of the other WR's before him since Hines retired.

-Mike

 

[GregC]

Tom Brady in wake of Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'QBs need to take better care of themselves'

Tom Brady has thoughts on Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence, and they might arrive as a surprise, considering the source.

sports.yahoo.com

This is quite the take. I don't see how anyone who watched the clip could say that Lawrence slid late. It's also hilarious coming from the guy who whined to the refs if a defender breathed on him.

 

[gln1955]

Tom Brady in wake of Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'QBs need to take better care of themselves'

Tom Brady has thoughts on Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence, and they might arrive as a surprise, considering the source.

sports.yahoo.com

This is quite the take. I don't see how anyone who watched the clip could say that Lawrence slid late. It's also hilarious coming from the guy who whined to the refs if a defender breathed on him.

Brady- "Maybe they fine or penalize a quarterback for sliding late, and say, 'Look, if we don't want these hits to take place, we've got to penalize the offense and the defense rather than just penalize a defensive player for every single play that happens when there's a hit on a quarterback.'"

It could be called the Brady rule...oh, wait.

 

[WG Plum]

I generally don't wish harm on people, but I wouldn't weep if Brady stubbed the bejeezus out of both of his big toes and fell on a pile of LEGO.

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

Tom Brady in wake of Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'QBs need to take better care of themselves'

Tom Brady has thoughts on Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence, and they might arrive as a surprise, considering the source.

sports.yahoo.com

This is quite the take. I don't see how anyone who watched the clip could say that Lawrence slid late. It's also hilarious coming from the guy who whined to the refs if a defender breathed on him.

If the NFL *really* cared about player safety they'd adopt (yet another) college rule . . . once you're down, you're down. Eliminates any need to hit a player on the ground. It will never happen, of course, because the NFL cares much more about a missed potential play than actual player safety.

 

[WG Plum]

Go Lions! Hope their ability to eke out wins takes them all the way.

 

[Gaolee]

Tom Brady in wake of Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'QBs need to take better care of themselves'

Tom Brady has thoughts on Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence, and they might arrive as a surprise, considering the source.

sports.yahoo.com

This is quite the take. I don't see how anyone who watched the clip could say that Lawrence slid late. It's also hilarious coming from the guy who whined to the refs if a defender breathed on him.

I have an opinion about Tom Brady. Aside from Mike, anybody want to guess what that opinion is?

 

[gln1955]

I have an opinion about Tom Brady. Aside from Mike, anybody want to guess what that opinion is?

Your hero and personal role model?