2022-2023 NFL Season

[Dish]

Noticed this during the game, had to double check this to confirm.

Jaylon Johnson 0 targets, also 0 targets last week. Every corner in the league with 50 snaps or more two weeks in, has at minimum 7 targets.

Gordon is going to have to learn fast.

[MU82]

So wait ... the guy who beat the Panthers with a zillion-yard FG last week shanked a PAT this week that contributed to Cleveland's come-from-way-ahead loss to the Jets? Crazy game.

[MuggsyB]

7-11 for 70 yards?  For the game?  Smh.

[The Sultan]

Interesting. Thought turnovers, even if on downs, were automatically reviewed.

They're fine, they'll win the North. But, at least for now, I think they're CLEARLY a step behind teams like the Bills and Chiefs. About equal with teams like the Bucs, Chargers, Rams, etc. The O Line still worries me, and I'm not sure Bakh will ever be close to what he was, so not sure it gets good enough this year.

No they aren't winning the Super Bowl, but I don't think "they aren't very good" is accurate.

[lawdog77]

Did you miss the colts game?

It felt like Ryan had more interceptions than Taylor had carries.

[Jockey]

Tower,

Are you feeling better about the Lions this year - at least in relation to past years?

[tower912]

I think they are better than last year.   However, they have only played adequate defense for one half in two games.    They certainly have the weapons on offense.   I doubt, though, that they can win a game where they score in the low 20's.   I just don't see the run stoppers or playmakers at linebacker or safety.

So, improved, but I am not thinking playoffs

[JWags85]

I think they are better than last year.   However, they have only played adequate defense for one half in two games.    They certainly have the weapons on offense.   I doubt, though, that they can win a game where they score in the low 20's.   I just don't see the run stoppers or playmakers at linebacker or safety.

So, improved, but I am not thinking playoffs

The Lions and the Bears are similar in the fact that neither are good teams and neither have complete rosters that would lead to success, but both seem to have an identity, a heart, and semblance of competency to game plan and culture that was sorely lacking under Patricia and Nagy.

Its entertaining to watch the Lions, good and bad, which couldnt be said in the past.

[Jockey]

San Fran catches a break, literally - at least in the short-term - with Lance injury.

Garoppolo may be just a game manager, but Niners are much better with him on the field than Lance.

[tower912]

I still don't know if Campbell can coach.   But he can lead.

[Uncle Rico]

Nathaniel Hackett is so brutal, he's not going to survive to next year. My god.

Doubt Byron Leftwich could do better.

[MU82]

After the Panthers lost Sunday, one of my favorite wing joints in Charlotte offered 10 free wings to every customer if Matt Rhule were fired by 5 p.m. Monday.

Damn ... that would have been sweet!

Meanwhile, some Panthers players are telling fans who are gonna boo the team at home games to not even bother coming. Ugh. You can't "beat" the fans. Just terrible.

[MU82]

From Seeking Alpha:

Amazon.com's (AMZN) initial exclusive Thursday Night Football broadcast - between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs - drew in 13M viewers last week, according to analytics firm Nielsen. While the data can be compared to several metrics (same week last year, similar matchups, season averages, etc.), the bottom line is that the online audience figures are roughly in line with those that compare to traditional TV. Amazon is the first streaming service to hold exclusive rights to an NFL game package, in a deal that will cost the tech giant about $1.2B per year through 2033.

Quote: "By every measure, Thursday Night Football on Prime Video was a resounding success," said Jay Marine, global head of Amazon's sports division. "The audience numbers exceeded all of our expectations for viewership."

The deal is already bearing fruit, with Amazon Prime signups going through the roof during the three-hour period of the game. In fact, the new subscriber additions beat those that took place on Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday - combined. Amazon also partnered with DirecTV (T) in a multiyear agreement for the satellite TV provider to air TNF in more than 300K bars, restaurants, hotels and casinos.

Joining the game: Apple (AAPL) is also upping its sports streaming efforts as it looks to generate more cash flow from an expansion into online services. Tonight's matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will only be streamed on Apple TV+, meaning users will need an Apple ID to watch the game (which is still being broadcast for free for a limited time). Besides being one of the fiercest rivalries in all of American sports, the Yankees just clinched a playoff spot and slugger Aaron Judge is closing in on a home run record.

[Hards Alumni]

That's actually nuts.

[MU82]

That's actually nuts.

What's nuts, Hards?

[Hards Alumni]

What's nuts, Hards?

How successful prime sales were because of TNF.

[Dish]

Raiders...yikes.

[Jockey]

As a Packer fan, I wish for Fields to have a long career in Chicago.

[MU82]

How successful prime sales were because of TNF.

Thanks for the response. Agreed.

[tower912]

Minnesota is unstoppable running between the tackles.   They go to the air and go to the edge and out think themselves.

Detroit does not have the playmakers in the middle.

[MuggsyB]

I just saw Fields' stats today.  Wow just wow. 

[WhiteTrash]

I just saw Fields' stats today.  Wow just wow.

I think the lack of NFL talent on the Bears starts with the QB.

[tower912]

Detroit returns the favor.

[MuggsyB]

I think the lack of NFL talent on the Bears starts with the QB.

We're 10 yrs away?  The fact that this franchise has essentially not had a quarterback since Sid Luckman is astounding.  McMahon was good and a solid leader but certainly not great.

[wadesworld]

NFL: We care about the health and safety of our players, especially when it comes to head injuries.

Also the NFL: Tua starts the second half after this just before halftime...

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