2021-2022 NFL Season

[Jockey]

Elton Jenkins not practicing heading into a game against the 49ers is not ideal.

GB doesn't win in Florida. They don't win in California. Just hope nobody gets hurt.

[MU82]

Lamar Jackson apparently hurt his hip when he did a flip while going untouched into the end zone the other day.

[Herman Cain]

Antonio Brown out with Covid for Bucs. Luckily Tampa is very deep at wide receiver. However, AB has otherwise been very healthy and has presented a lot of problems for defenses this year , when the Bucs line him up with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It is pick your poison for the defense .

I think the Rams will take some wind out of Tampa Bays sails this weekend. Matt Stafford adds a lot to the Rams offense.

[cheebs09]

Antonio Brown out with Covid for Bucs. Luckily Tampa is very deep at wide receiver. However, AB has otherwise been very healthy and has presented a lot of problems for defenses this year , when the Bucs line him up with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It is pick your poison for the defense .

I think the Rams will take some wind out of Tampa Bays sails this weekend. Matt Stafford adds a lot to the Rams offense.

I believe he still has a chance to play since he's vaccinated. He needs two negative tests 24 hours apart.

[Dish]

This Panthers effort tonight...yikes.

[Herman Cain]

This Panthers effort tonight...yikes.

The good news is so far they are winning .

[MU82]

This Panthers effort tonight...yikes.

Played a lot better in the second half. D got after the Houston rookie QB and the OL blocked much better for Darnold, who was very good.

Covered easily, which should make you happy, Dish.

Costly win, though. McCaffrey has gotta miss a few weeks with a hammy, and the rookie CB who has played so well, Jaycee Horn, looked hurt pretty bad, which would suck.

Still ... you can't go undefeated if you don't start 3-0!

[Dish]

Played a lot better in the second half. D got after the Houston rookie QB and the OL blocked much better for Darnold, who was very good.

Covered easily, which should make you happy, Dish.

Costly win, though. McCaffrey has gotta miss a few weeks with a hammy, and the rookie CB who has played so well, Jaycee Horn, looked hurt pretty bad, which would suck.

Still ... you can't go undefeated if you don't start 3-0!

I didn't play this game, but I wrote this before they finally gained control. The four offsides penalty is just too sloppy. The call to go for it on 4th and 1 (that was a loooonnnngggg 1 btw), right after CMC got hurt, and by pass going up 10, made no sense. Just win baby, but for 3 quarters or so, it was no bueno by the Panthers.

[MU82]

I didn't play this game, but I wrote this before they finally gained control. The four offsides penalty is just too sloppy. The call to go for it on 4th and 1 (that was a loooonnnngggg 1 btw), right after CMC got hurt, and by pass going up 10, made no sense. Just win baby, but for 3 quarters or so, it was no bueno by the Panthers.

Watched the game at a local sports bar with a couple of friends and all of us were screaming at Rhule to kick the FG there!

It's not uncommon for a team to play down to the level of its opponent, at least for awhile, but in the end the better team pulled away to win by 15 on the road.

If it wasn't for the injuries to McCaffrey and Horn, I'd be pretty satisfied with this ugly win.

UPDATE:

Reports say McCaffrey will be out for "a few weeks." It's not a torn hamstring, so it's not expected to be a season-ender or anything horrible like that.

Unfortunately, Horn broke 3 bones in his foot and his rookie season might be over. He was playing great, had all the traits necessary for a shut-down corner. Bad break for the Panthers and for the kid. Like McCaffrey, he got hurt on a non-contact play, which is freaky.

One of the starting safeties, Juston Burris, also got hurt. Could miss some time with a groin injury.

Very costly win.

[Herman Cain]

Watched the game at a local sports bar with a couple of friends and all of us were screaming at Rhule to kick the FG there!

It's not uncommon for a team to play down to the level of its opponent, at least for awhile, but in the end the better team pulled away to win by 15 on the road.

If it wasn't for the injuries to McCaffrey and Horn, I'd be pretty satisfied with this ugly win.

UPDATE:

Reports say McCaffrey will be out for "a few weeks." It's not a torn hamstring, so it's not expected to be a season-ender or anything horrible like that.

Unfortunately, Horn broke 3 bones in his foot and his rookie season might be over. He was playing great, had all the traits necessary for a shut-down corner. Bad break for the Panthers and for the kid. Like McCaffrey, he got hurt on a non-contact play, which is freaky.

One of the starting safeties, Juston Burris, also got hurt. Could miss some time with a groin injury.

Very costly win.

It is a long 17 game season and your team is off to a good start. I think they have a shot at making the playoffs.

[MU82]

It is a long 17 game season and your team is off to a good start. I think they have a shot at making the playoffs.

I agree. If the defense can keep dominating and if Darnold keeps playing well, definitely a possible playoff team.

But the back end of the schedule is the toughest in the entire league, so they need to keep making hay early.

[MU82]

Sean Payton obviously is a good coach, but sometimes he outsmarts himself.

Saints are up 7-0, facing 3rd-and-6 on the NE 37. Winston's having a good game, but Payton can't resist sending in Hill, who slams into the line and is held to 3.

Ok, I think, Payton knew he'd go on 4th-and-short if Hill didn't make it. But no ... he sends out the kicker, who hooks a 52-yard attempt wide left.

Oh, and it was a fill-in kicker; Lutz is on IR.

Whole sequence made no sense.

[wadesworld]

I don't get his obsession with Hill.  Anytime Hill is lined up behind center it's a win for the defense.

[HutchwasClutch]

Sean Payton obviously is a good coach, but sometimes he outsmarts himself.

Saints are up 7-0, facing 3rd-and-6 on the NE 37. Winston's having a good game, but Payton can't resist sending in Hill, who slams into the line and is held to 3.

Ok, I think, Payton knew he'd go on 4th-and-short if Hill didn't make it. But no ... he sends out the kicker, who hooks a 52-yard attempt wide left.

Oh, and it was a fill-in kicker; Lutz is on IR.

Whole sequence made no sense.

Agree, nothing clever with Hill running a key play. The league has seen it enough it's not surprising anyone and Hill isn't good enough make it effective on his own ability.

Then compounding botching the third down play with a backup kicker trying a 50 yarder on 4th and 3 is really ridiculous.

[Dish]

Is it insane to think the Chiefs finish last in the AFC West?

[HutchwasClutch]

Is it insane to think the Chiefs finish last in the AFC West?

Probably since they far and away have the best QB in the division. But they have serious problems elsewhere on that team. Not winning the West is not insane to consider.

They look like a fart in the wind.

[MU82]

I don't get his obsession with Hill.  Anytime Hill is lined up behind center it's a win for the defense.

Especially on 3rd-and-longish.

Agree, nothing clever with Hill running a key play. The league has seen it enough it's not surprising anyone and Hill isn't good enough make it effective on his own ability.

Then compounding botching the third down play with a backup kicker trying a 50 yarder on 4th and 3 is really ridiculous.

Yep, on all that.

It's Payton saying, "I invented Taysom Hill, and I'm the smartest guy in the room ... so there!"

[forgetful]

Arizona game. Prater goes for a 68-yard FG. Comes up short, results in a 109-yard return for a TD by Jacksonville.

Crazy bad decision by Arizona.

[Dish]

Need a wellness check on Gus Johnson.

[jesmu84]

Fields looks....?

[Dish]

Every year there's a Week 1 result where we look back at the end of the season and say "WTF??".

This year it'll be how did Pittsburgh win at Buffalo.

[tower912]

So... Who is the consensus #1 draft pick for 2022?

[Dish]

My head is going to explode.

[tower912]

My head is going to explode.

So is Fields'.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

So is Fields'.

Just zero protection. And the bears offensive line was serviceable the past two weeks.