2026-27 NFL Thread

[jesmu84]

Helmet to helmet. Burden lost consciousness and dropped the ball.

Should have been a penalty

[MuggsyB]

Helmet to helmet. Burden lost consciousness and dropped the ball.

Should have been a penalty

Ya...I was curious about that.  But assuming the Bears lose, they have no one to blame but themselves and Ben Johnson. 

[MuggsyB]

I have no idea what the Bears are doing offensively. 

[MuggsyB]

I like Noah Eagle, but this isn't a "remarkable effort" from Tanpa Bay. 

[GB Warrior]

Bears are fortunate they were playing an absolutely toothless Bucs offense.

[MuggsyB]

Bears are fortunate they were playing an absolutely toothless Bucs offense.

Completely blown coverage.  Good time for the Bears to have a bye.

[WhiteTrash]

U.G.L.Y.

[WhiteTrash]

Ben Johnson looked like the Bears lost after the field goal went through. I get it.

[WhiteTrash]

Last thought. Bucky Irving is legit.

[Mutaman]

I like Noah Eagle, but this isn't a "remarkable effort" from Tanpa Bay. 

Eagle did the Wisconsin/UCLA game earlier in the yerar and it was one of the worst announcing jobs I ever heard.

[tower912]

Everyone has 3 starters and 2 backups missing from their secondary?

Detroit clears their throat.

[jesmu84]

Detroit clears their throat.

That's a far cry from "everyone." (Not directed at you, tower)

[Uncle Rico]

Falcons trade Jesse Bates to Jacksonville for 2027 2nd rounder and 2028 5th rounder

[wadesworld]

https://www.reddit.com/r/GreenBayPackers/comments/1xrs2q6/rtp_call_on_dds/?share_id=B0ogISgJYN9KfRzKcpYO9&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

Surprised Drake Maye survived this vicious hit.

[Pakuni]

Helmet to helmet. Burden lost consciousness and dropped the ball.

Should have been a penalty

Not a penalty. In order for it to be a penalty, the defender needs to "lower his head" to initiate contact with his helmet. If you watch the play, contact came from the front/side of Bain's helmet. He never lowered his head.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CHIBears/comments/1xricx1/video_luther_burden_takes_a_blow_to_the_head_from/

[MU82]

Also, Burden lowered HIS head just before contact.

Burden's concussion is an unfortunate byproduct of normal NFL violence.

[GB Warrior]

Everyone has 3 starters and 2 backups missing from their secondary?

Idk man certain teams are missing 80% of their preferred offensive line, or are missing 50% of their preferred defensive line. Or 200% of their preferred linebacking unit.

[MU82]

Pretty much every team has bad injuries now. For example, the Seahawks were without 6 starters yesterday. Not complaining or "woe-is-me"-ing - it's just life in the NFL.

A big reason the Seahawks were able to win the Super Bowl last season is that they were one of the NFL's healthiest teams in December and January. I don't think I'm going out on a limb in saying that health will be a major factor in determining which team wins this season's title, too.

[Uncle Rico]

Idk man certain teams are missing 80% of their preferred offensive line, or are missing 50% of their preferred defensive line. Or 200% of their preferred linebacking unit.

You know who doesn't complain about injuries?  The troops

[CreightonWarrior]

You know who doesn't complain about injuries?  The troops

well that's because they don't get injured anymore thanks to the testosterone injections.

[Pakuni]

The most injured team in the league this year has been the 49ers. They're also the best team in the league.

[JWags85]

Really REALLY bizarre game.  Very thankful to have a Bears team that somehow finds a victory in a game that goes wrong in every way possible.  Bucs offense was bad, but the Bears D stepped up huge multiple times.  Dennis Allen really has crafted an defense that finds a way to make plays in high leverage situations, and that is a full credit to him, especially with the injuries piling up.  Kind of great/amusing to have the pivotal defense play to come from Jaylon Johnson, who has been absolutely atrocious the last few weeks.

Really strange game from Caleb.  First INT was annoying situationally, but was a heat check kind of throw from a QB who had been absolutely on fire to that point, so I don't hate it that much given how much of his game is confidence and aggression.  The second INT was clearly a throwaway, which is exactly what he should have done, but he slightly underthrew it (a rarity given his arm) and McCollum made an incredible play on the sideline.

But the issue was, even though both weren't THAT bad of picks, it clearly messed with his head and the offensive flow in general.  The third pick was awful, you just can't make that throw, regardless of anything.  And the final interception was just flukey/unfortunate, but seemed on theme with how broken the offense was at that point.  That being said, full credit to Caleb, Johnson, and the offense for locking in and getting it done on that final drive.  I wasn't entirely comfortable, but I had full confidence that 2:45 left, they would get down and get points needed, which is a testament to how far this team has come in 1.5 seasons, its fun.

Given my thoughts on the INTs, I loved Tomlin after the game when asked what Johnson should say to Caleb after/about the game and he basically said "not much".  Things happen, bad games/flukes happen, he's been otherwise fantastic since coming back from injury, work it out in the bye week.

On a positive note, Tampa completely game planned for Big Jeff, tons of doubles, but he was still impactful.  And even more so, he was often the first one there excited and celebrating for other's big plays.  Dude is clearly so pumped to be on a winning team for a change, love it.

[MU82]

New England's Christian Gonzalez, the league's highest-paid cornerback, gave up 187 yards in coverage yesterday against the Packers.

[GB Warrior]

Josh Jacobs having surgery and will need to commit domestic violence with his non-dominant hand

[Uncle Rico]

Jaguars are trading for Jordan Davis.  1st round pick plus going back to Philly who sees the writing on the wall for '26.

Jags are all in.