2013 NFC North/NFL Thread

[hairy worthen]

Context my friend, context.

You play who you play. In regards to what I said about the Chiefs, especially from a monetary standpoint, who you play matters.

In divisions, there's only two games that differ from the rest of the teams in that division. That was the heart of my Bears record (being what it was) argument. As it turned out, Pack fans were right, the Bears were not up to snuff in the end.

For the record, I took the Pack (-140) to win the North this year.

I'm just giving you crap. I happen to agree with you. Also about the dolphins I think they are on the ascend and will be in a weak AFC playoff field. So glad football is back.

[Dish]

How did Harbaugh not challenge that?

[Dish]

That lack of challenge totally changed the dynamic of this game. Can't believe it wasn't challenged.

[jesmu84]

Holy crap the Denver offense looks good. Manning, D. Thomas, Welker, Decker, Moreno/Hillman/Ball and now they have a good TE? Jeez. Good luck to defenses.

[Jay Bee]

SKOL VIKINGS!

The Consensus.

[real chili 83]

SKOL VIKINGS!

The Consensus.

Hell of an opening play.

[forgetful]

I wonder if there has ever been an opening day with three safety's.  My guess is no. 

[jesmu84]

Looks like AP juiced more this offseason than last off-season

[wadesworld]

All that talk by Greg Jennings in the offseason was cute.  Hope he's enjoying his time with Christian Ponder as his quarterback now.  (I literally cannot even say "Christian Ponder" and "quarterback" without chuckling to myself.)

[forgetful]

Looks like AP juiced more this offseason than last off-season

Not watching this game live, but the box score for AP is quite intriguing.

8 carries for 70 yards.  A long of 78.  2 TDs.

With that information, one has to assume the 2 TDs amounted for 79 yards. 

Other 6 carries, -9 yards. 

[wadesworld]

Not watching this game live, but the box score for AP is quite intriguing.

8 carries for 70 yards.  A long of 78.  2 TDs.

With that information, one has to assume the 2 TDs amounted for 79 yards. 

Other 6 carries, -9 yards. 

Weird, I haven't really watched the whole game, but the 78 yarder was a touchdown and then his other touchdown was a good 7 yards or so.  Beyond that, the bits and pieces that I've seen of the Vikings offense is just Ponder throwing it to the wrong team.  They haven't put the ball into Peterson's hands too often from what I've seen.

[real chili 83]

Not watching this game live, but the box score for AP is quite intriguing.

8 carries for 70 yards.  A long of 78.  2 TDs.

With that information, one has to assume the 2 TDs amounted for 79 yards. 

Other 6 carries, -9 yards. 

That's accurate.

[wadesworld]

Is there a worse starting quarterback in the NFL than Christian Ponder?  Seriously.

[real chili 83]

Is there a worse starting quarterback in the NFL than Christian Ponder?  Seriously.

Not much of a front line for him.

[forgetful]

Weird, I haven't really watched the whole game, but the 78 yarder was a touchdown and then his other touchdown was a good 7 yards or so.  Beyond that, the bits and pieces that I've seen of the Vikings offense is just Ponder throwing it to the wrong team.  They haven't put the ball into Peterson's hands too often from what I've seen.

They must be loading the box to stop AP.  If they are committing that much effort to the run and Ponder still can't make completions, there is a serious problem.  

They went out and signed GBs receiver, but kept an inept QB in the backfield.  Brilliant.

[jesmu84]

Is there a worse starting quarterback in the NFL than Christian Ponder?  Seriously.

Gabbert? Weeden?

[Dish]

My bad on the Bucs.

[tower912]

Oh, hell yeah!   Lions guaranteed at least 1-15 this year!    Wahoo!

[nyg]

My bad on the Bucs.

Watched whole game.  TB had 13 penalties for 103 yards, including hit out of bounds with 7 seconds left, leading to winning field.  Difference in the game.

TB has a great rushing defense, adequate pass defense and soon to have a QB decision if it continues.

Not a happy TB locker room right now, but happy Jets.

[MU B2002]

So yeah, Jaguars suck.

But nice win for the Bears.

[Dish]

Bad decision by McCarthy. Have to decline that penalty and force Niners hand.

[jesmu84]

Looks like the 'roids are starting to get to Clay.

I didn't see exactly what Staley did, but doesn't Matthews automatically get tossed for throwing a punch?

[Blackhat]

Looks like the 'roids are starting to get to Clay.

I didn't see exactly what Staley did, but doesn't Matthews automatically get tossed for throwing a punch?

The whole 49er team is on PEDs.

Their OT taunted him.

[forgetful]

Looks like the 'roids are starting to get to Clay.

I didn't see exactly what Staley did, but doesn't Matthews automatically get tossed for throwing a punch?

Live I thought it looked like a punch, when they showed the replays he is trying to push staley off of him who has his uniform/jersey around the collar.

GB making stupid mistakes in this one that is costing them.

[wadesworld]

Bad decision by McCarthy. Have to decline that penalty and force Niners hand.

Agreed. Dear lord. Awful decision. Best case they're still getting a field goal. Worst they put up 4 extra points, which they did (but shouldn't have...refs screwed up big time there, but nobody on the Packers sideline caught it).

Packers played an awful first half offensively and are still tied. Very fortunate. Defense looks fairly solid. Hopefully it keeps up.