NFL Week 4!

[Alan T]

Wow, don't see a thread yet anywhere for this..

Larry Johnson starts things off great for KC against Denver with a huge run in what has to be the largest hole I've ever seen in an offensive line.

[Alan T]

Of course KC, being KC settle only on a field goal after a huge run that put them in the red zone.

[Thomkal]

So those watching the Falcons/Panthers game, lame roughing the passer call against Peppers that negated a INT return for a TD?

[Izulde]

Rodgers to Jennings for a TD. Packers up 7-0.

[saldana]

packers TD...rodgers to jennings (ronde barber fell on some crappy looking sod)...barber may actually be hurt.

the sod at Raymond James is coming up in huge pieces.

[Alan T]

Denver fumble, KC has the ball back

[saldana]

thats great...i had to pick up a defense to cover my bye week (patriots) so i took denver, thinking KC would be as inept today as they have been all season

[saldana]

anyone else having problems with their feed from Fox in HD....mine keeps going to a signal pattern

[Alan T]

thats great...i had to pick up a defense to cover my bye week (patriots) so i took denver, thinking KC would be as inept today as they have been all season


KC is driving at the 4 yard line or something like that.. with a 2nd and 2..

Huard doesn't look bad at QB for KC, and LJ looks ok.. but that KC line sure looks bad most of the time (other than that one previously mentioned running play). Right now Denver just is looking sloppy like they were looking past this game or something.

[Alan T]

Well, so much for that.. got to the 3 yard line, and have to settle for another FG for KC.

[saldana]

browns v bengals looks like it may be one of the worst games in history

[Izulde]

Ref gets hit in the head by a Griese pass. :D

[Alan T]

I know that KC always plays Denver tough at home, but this Denver offense looks entirely different than the past few weeks.

[MJ4H]

Holy shit that was a big hit on the KC returner.

[GrantDawg]

The Falcons are keeping it close so far in Carolina. 7-6, with the last FG coming after a botched punt that ended up blocked.

[kingfc22]

J.T. needs to throw the ball away when he leaves the pocket...Taking way too many sacks on plays where the coverage leaves no options downfield.

[RendeR]

browns v bengals looks like it may be one of the worst games in history


just gets worse without Carson playing. Fitzy might look good in practice but he looks like shit right now.

[JetsIn06]

Weird...on NFL gametracker they have the score wrong. It's 21-0 Jets.

Edit: They just fixed it.

[BishopMVP]

Holy shit that was a big hit on the KC returner.+1 How do they only show one replay?

[Alan T]

Another Denver catch -> Fumble -> turn over with a huge run back for KC to the 1 yard line.

[DeToxRox]

Packers really are not that good. Jesus the NFC North is awful.

[DeToxRox]

And as I say that, Rodgers picked again.

[Alan T]

TD KC (Larry Johnson) 12-7 lead pending extra point.

[Passacaglia]

Boos coming out in Green Bay as Rodgers throws his second pick.

[GrantDawg]

Stevie Smith just slashed the Falcons D big. 14-6, Panthers.

[hoopsguy]

Boos coming out in Green Bay as Rodgers throws his second pick.

Huh? Game is in Tampa :confused:

[Passacaglia]

Wait, the game is in Tampa -- I guess they weren't booing. :p

[Alan T]

Maybe they were shouting "Moooooovers"

[DeToxRox]

Wait, the game is in Tampa -- I guess they weren't booing. :p

RUUUUUD'ing.

I know you heard plenty of BOOO's in Ann Arbor yesterday during the first half, but come on :)

[hoopsguy]

Lance Moore - fantasy football legend for a day. He has 2 TD receptions this afternoon. How many guys around here had any idea who this guy was before noon today?

[DeToxRox]

Lance Moore - fantasy football legend for a day. He has 2 TD receptions this afternoon. How many guys around here had any idea who this guy was before noon today?

I remember him at Toledo but had no idea he was even in the League.

[JetsIn06]

Jets score again and are dominating, 31-0 at the half.

[GrantDawg]

The Falcons get another FG after an amazing 40 yard run from Norwood. Two phantom holding calls cost them getting more out the drive.

[Izulde]

Am I ever glad I picked up Jason Elam for the Patriots bye week. :D

[JetsIn06]

Wow. We kick off with 10 seconds left, sack Warner, he fumbles for the 3rd time, we recover, and kick another FG. 34-0

[Galaril]

The Titans are playing well against the Vikings up 20-7 in the 2nd.

[Thomkal]

Guess staying on the east coast after the Washington game really payed off for my beloved Cards, sheesh.

[Tigercat]

Lance Moore - fantasy football legend for a day. He has 2 TD receptions this afternoon. How many guys around here had any idea who this guy was before noon today?

He has some of the best hands in the NFL. Seriously. He is small and not very athletic though. He has been with the Saints for a few years, and now injuries has given him the chance to get more passes thrown his way.

Brees could make any WR a pro-bowler for a day.

[Bearcat729]

Derek Anderson sucks, and Crennel must realize he's going to get fired and there is no reason to try so thats why he's keeping him in the damn game.

[GrantDawg]

The Falcons are moving the ball a bit, but keep stalling out at mid-field. Usually it is a penalty that leaves them at Third and long, and this is just not good situation to keep putting your rookie QB in. I am very impressed with Ryan yet again, though. He's only made one huge mistake (which would been a pick 6 except for a penalty), and has made some good throws under pressure. He would have picked up the last third and long, if his fellow rookie Douglas would made an easy catch.

The Panthers are driving now, and will probably put this away.

[GrantDawg]

Falcons keep the Panthers out of the end zone, but they get 3. 17-9 Panthers.

[Thomkal]

Yeah Grant, this is the first good look I've had at Ryan, and he's holding his own for the most part. Lucky the INT he threw early in the game got called back, but otherwise seems to be playing with a lot of poise.

[Thomkal]

Cards have scored 21 points in the second half and if they somehow come back and beat the Jets after that disaster of a first half, I will never let my Jets-loving twin brother forget it :)

[saldana]

looks like aaron rodgers might be hurt...was holding his elbow...brohm is warming up

[Izulde]

Cards have scored 21 points in the second half and if they somehow come back and beat the Jets after that disaster of a first half, I will never let my Jets-loving twin brother forget it :)

I'm actually losing 45-42 right now to QB and D-less Guy because of Edgerrin having 18 fantasy points.

[saldana]

woodson for INT-TD...packers will go ahead with the PAT

[kcchief19]

Hope T-Gon can get back in the game. Arrowhead will go crazy if he can get 25 more yards and pass Sharpe's career yardage records for TE against Denver.

Chiefs showing the Broncos are a 2-2 team, not a 4-0 team. How can you give up 24 points to the Chiefs?

[Arles]

The Packers are the walking infirmary. They've lost 3 DBs, 2 DL a LB and Rodgers is iffy to return.

EDIT: He returned and got rocked on a pass attempt that ended up getting picked. Ugh, one to forget for the Pack.

[Jas_lov]

You can say that again, Arles. One to forget. Clifton didn't have a good day. Only one of those INTs by Rodgers was a bad throw. I had so much promise for this game after the first drive, but then the wheels came off. If not for Brian Griese, it would have been a blowout. Still 2-2, Vikings lost, Chicago has a tough opponent tonight, and the Falcons are on the schedule for next week. Thank God for the NFC North.

[EagleFan]

Why the hell did the Jets go for 2 when they are up by 19 with under 2 minutes left in the game? Were they really that afraid that the Cardinals would score 2 touchdowns in about 110 seconds?

[DeToxRox]

Kudos to Whistnehunt, with 30 seconds left down 3 scores, throwing to Anquan Boldin over the middle. And he is subsequently killed and carted off the field.

[BishopMVP]

Anquan Boldin might be dead. Not quite that bad I guess, but Smith? - the safety from the Jets should be getting fined and possibly suspended for multiple games.

[airulf]

That hit on Boldin was absolutely horrible.

But seeing players from both teams kneeling down i prayer for him was even scarier. I hope he is going to be ok.

[Thomkal]

oh man not bad enough to get embarassed but then to hear Boldin getting seriously hurt. Just great

[Dutch]

You can say that again, Arles. One to forget. Clifton didn't have a good day. Only one of those INTs by Rodgers was a bad throw. I had so much promise for this game after the first drive, but then the wheels came off. If not for Brian Griese, it would have been a blowout. Still 2-2, Vikings lost, Chicago has a tough opponent tonight, and the Falcons are on the schedule for next week. Thank God for the NFC North.

I'd say that Rodger injury was the difference in this ball game. The Bucs really miss Joey Galloway right now, hopefully he comes back at full speed soon. The safeties are just teeing off (playing short/aggressive) without Galloway present and it's gonna start costing the Bucs if he doesn't come back soon.

[Thomkal]

If anybody hears an update on Boldin post it here please

[Izulde]

Ugh. QB-less and D-less Guy caught a huge ass break when all his RBs and WRs had fantastic days and he's currently up on me 67-54 and that's with 4 points already for Lee Evans.

He's got the Cowboys K going currently as well.

I'm gonna need a -huge- game from Evans and a fantastic showing from the Ravens D to win this I think.

Way to pick a week to suck it, Reggie Bush. :banghead:

[Izulde]

Oh and Rodgers throwing 3 picks helped a ton too. :rolleyes:

[DeToxRox]

Per PFT



A league source tells us that Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin did not suffer a neck injury in the final minute of Sunday’s 56-35 loss to the Jets.

Boldin was taken from the field on a stretcher. He apparently was only knocked out.

Per the source, Boldin has full use of his extremities.

[Deattribution]

If anybody hears an update on Boldin post it here please

From PFT

BOLDIN DOESN’T HAVE A NECK INJURY
Posted by Mike Florio on September 28, 2008, 4:56 p.m. EDT

A league source tells us that Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin did not suffer a neck injury in the final minute of Sunday’s 56-35 loss to the Jets.

Boldin was taken from the field on a stretcher. He apparently was only knocked out.

Per the source, Boldin has full use of his extremities.

[DeToxRox]

From PFT

Luh-who-suh-her

[Deattribution]

Luh-who-suh-her

Michigan finally wins something (even if by a millisecond) ;)

[Thomkal]

whew that's a relief about Boldin. Guessing he'll have a pretty nasty concussion though. Thanks for the updates guys

[Jas_lov]

The Chiefs won big, the Raiders are up 12-0, and the Rams are up 14-6. What the hell is going on?

[Alan T]

Looks like the Athletics are beating the Padres 5-0 but just scored a touchdown... oh wait that is the Raiders winning now 12-0 after a TD over the Chargers..

In other news that I don't like to see.. Rams are beating Buffalo too.

[DeToxRox]

Michigan finally wins something (even if by a millisecond) ;)

You son of a bitch.

[Deattribution]

Lane Kiffin is doing a much better job than he is given credit for. The Raiders are decent.

[Dutch]

Oh and Rodgers throwing 3 picks helped a ton too. :rolleyes:

Well, he's no Brett Favre, I'll give you that. :)

[wade moore]

Pretty impressed with how my Skins are playing so far. Even if they lose this game (which i think is likely, the Cowboys are VERY good) - if they play well it gives me some confidence that they can survive in the NFC East and pull off a WC birth.

[st.cronin]

The Chiefs won big, the Raiders are up 12-0, and the Rams are up 14-6. What the hell is going on?

No kidding. :confused:

[Izulde]

Well, he's no Brett Favre, I'll give you that. :)

Yeah I was reading how he had an amazing day. Damned if those throwback unis aren't ugly as hell, though. :D

[Tigercat]

Raiders looking good... in regular season? wtfomg

[Tigercat]

Dola, 76 yard FG attempt? Oh the Raider crazyness.

[Passacaglia]

Why the hell did the Jets go for 2 when they are up by 19 with under 2 minutes left in the game? Were they really that afraid that the Cardinals would score 2 touchdowns in about 110 seconds?

The announcer in the game I'm watching said that play was sure to move them up in the BCS Rankings.

[hoopsguy]

Skins have TD called back not once, but twice, on last drive. Settle for field goal to go back on top 20-17.

[Alan T]

Skins have TD called back not once, but twice, on last drive. Settle for field goal to go back on top 20-17.

The worse part of that is the same offensive lineman was called with the penalty both times.

[Galaxy]

Bills get the lead on a Greer interception return.

[airulf]

Chargers take the lead in the 4th and force a 3 and out on the Raiders next possesion.

About time they shoved some life.

[wade moore]

Ok, I can see why Pacman was pissed about that no-call.

[airulf]

The skins loosing a couple of d-backs won't make it easier to contain the cowboys.

[airulf]

Well okay, a rookie steps up with the interception.

[Karlifornia]

I'm actually rooting for the Raiders..feels...dirty?

[RendeR]

I'm actually rooting for the Raiders..feels...dirty?


It always has man, it always has.

[bhlloy]

Sproles is keeping the Chargers season alive so far. He's the best RB on the roster right now and his impact in the return game has been huge.

Big 3rd down here. Don't even trust Kaeding from here after the day he has had.

[Buccaneer]

his impact in the return game has been huge.


Huge is an understatement.

[Cringer]

The Packers game was a big disappointment. The team is not playing up to expectations. I don't mean Rodgers either, I mean the team. The WRs have been dropping easy receptions, the run defense blows, injuries, the run game (which sucks mainly when Grant is running, yet they have to stick with him since they paid him money I guess).

This was the worst Packer game of the year IMO, and when you add Rodgers' picks and injury I think it was the game a lot of people have been waiting for to really rip into McCarthy and Thompson for their QB choices. I wish those two luck, they will need some thick skin once again this week.

Hopefully Atlanta provides an easy bounce back game next week.

[larrymcg421]

Why the hell did the Jets go for 2 when they are up by 19 with under 2 minutes left in the game? Were they really that afraid that the Cardinals would score 2 touchdowns in about 110 seconds?

1. Chance to practice on two point conversions for more important moments later in the year.

2. Why not? It can't hurt. It's not like they'll score two TD's and two FG's and beat you by one if you miss.

3. It would be bad enough if you had a major collapse that allowed the Cards to score three TD's in a row. It would be worse if you lost because you didn't go for two when there was no drawback to doing it.

[bhlloy]

just choke baby

[Eaglesfan27]

I think Washington just put the game away with that FG. Love to see the Cowboys lose :)

[hoopsguy]

Cowboys with 12 men on field, coming out of a timeout, to hand Redskins a 3rd down pickup. Really poor effort by them today. It isn't altogether unsurprising to have a letdown after Philly/GB games, but sucks to do it against a division rival. At home.

[hoopsguy]

Dallas, in first 57 minutes of this game, has 39 pass attempts and 11 rushing attempts. Are you kidding me????

At least they averaged 4.5 yards per pass attempt. Sigh.

[st.cronin]

Dallas, in first 57 minutes of this game, has 39 pass attempts and 11 rushing attempts. Are you kidding me????

At least they averaged 4.5 yards per pass attempt. Sigh.

I noticed that, too, and did a "wtf." 0 rushes by Felix Jones?

[wade moore]

Very excited to see the skins looking at a likely 3-1 at this point. Before the season started I would have figured on probably 1-3 maybe 2-2 at this point - especially after the disaster that was the Giants game.

[larrymcg421]

Dusty Baker must be the Cowboys new QB coach. That's the only way it makes sense.

[Taur]

Another big blown call by Ed Hochuli. And, again this one was not even close with everyone in the stadium knowing immediately that it was complete B.S.


Is it time for Ed Hochuli to be sat down by the NFL and given some time off? I mean what is going on? The guy has completely lost it.

[wade moore]

Another big blown call by Ed Hochuli. And, again this one was not even close with everyone in the stadium knowing immediately that it was complete B.S.


Is it time for Ed Hochuli to be sat down by the NFL and given some time off? I mean what is going on? The guy has completely lost it.

Can you explain? Wasn't watching whatever game this was.

[Tigercat]

Phew, all is right with the world. The Raiders are who we thought they were.


Is it time for Ed Hochuli to be sat down by the NFL and given some time off? I mean what is going on? The guy has completely lost it.

He is one of the best for years, and now two blown calls = lost it? A bit harsh perhaps?

[Young Drachma]

Trent Dilfer has made a pretty effective transition to TV. And he's a lot less annoying than Sean Salisbury.

[bhlloy]

Dilfer is very good. Hopefully he can replace one of those muppets in the SNF booth at some point soon.

I'm a huge Matt Bryant fan now. Comes out and (effectively) wins the game for his team a few days after his infant son dies. Sean Taylor meast of the week award for sure.

[Subby]

SUCK IT JEEBER

[Izulde]

I got the good game from Evans I neeed, 16 points. Now I just need a 10 fantasy point performance out of the Ravens D tomorrow night.

[Neuqua]

I think Izulde and I have the same fantasy team.

[RendeR]

Between Trent Edwards, Lynch, Evans, AND the Buffalo defense, I think I have this week covered.

[Coffee Warlord]

Jesus, where the hell did that come from for the Bears.

[Neuqua]

Yeah, I am confused, what was all that?

[st.cronin]

Kyle Orton is good.

[Passacaglia]

That wasn't a TD, but I'll take it.

[Passacaglia]

Nice hit by Mike Brown -- bonus points for not getting injured for the season on the play.

[Eaglesfan27]

DeSean!!

[Neuqua]

Kyle Orton is not that good.

[Passacaglia]

DeSean!!

DeSean...

[EagleFan]

DeSean...

It's going to be a roller coaster ride with this guy.

[Passacaglia]

TD Bears! But I'm not done making fun of DeSean. He must have thought the goal line was two inches in front of him.

[henry296]

That was a horrible spot on the screen pass to Forte just before the 2 minute warning.

[Neuqua]

Hester with a beauty.

[Coffee Warlord]

That was a horrible spot on the screen pass to Forte just before the 2 minute warning.

Yeah, we got a gift spot there.

[Coffee Warlord]

Orton is looking sorta kinda like a real NFL quarterback. I'm kind of in shock.

[hoopsguy]

If you want to ruin it, I suggest you post that observation in the "Zambarno no-hitter" thread.

[Neuqua]

Now here is the Bears offense we've all grown to know and love.

[Passacaglia]

I'm catching up on DVR now, but if DeSean runs the post McNabb thought he should have, it was still a bad pass.

[Passacaglia]

Looks like the hole was there on that 2nd and goal if McNabb hadn't fallen.

[larrymcg421]

I think theyre giving Orton too much credit for checking off there. I wouldn't be surprised if Forte was his first option on that play.

[Coffee Warlord]

If you want to ruin it, I suggest you post that observation in the "Zambarno no-hitter" thread.

Apparently my powers work in other threads, too.

[EagleFan]

This is going to end up being a game they should have won but let those chances slip away. At least that's what it's looking like so far.

[Neuqua]

This is going to end up being a game they should have won but let those chances slip away. At least that's what it's looking like so far.

You just described the Bears season.

[stevew]

I don't get why you don't kick the FG with 3 TO? I mean, it's not like Philly has any kind of an identity as a pounding rushing squad.

[Izulde]

Stupid way to spend those final 2 timeouts IMO.

[EagleFan]

I don't get why you don't kick the FG with 3 TO? I mean, it's not like Philly has any kind of an identity as a pounding rushing squad.

I actually liked going for it. This way you don't get Hester involved with a kick return and you would figure that you could stop the Bears and getgood field position. Giving up that first down kind of kills part of that theory.

[stevew]

yeah, I wasn't thinking about the Hester Factor.

Anyways, he was really frickin close to breaking the plane there.

[EagleFan]

That play was open for the QB sneak too. I was hoping for the sneak before the play too. You can see from up top that there was a hole for him between the center and left guard if they sneak it.

[EagleFan]

Oh, now I see why he said they have a great QB. He was standing next to him. ;)

[EagleFan]

Is Madden drinking? Tonight's game is an example of why you love football? I thought it was one of the most frustrating games to watch and not just because the Eagle's lost. Maybe I missed something.

[BishopMVP]

That play was open for the QB sneak too. I was hoping for the sneak before the play too. You can see from up top that there was a hole for him between the center and left guard if they sneak it.I lost one of my fantasy matchups by 3 and I have McNabb at QB. Needless to say, I was questioning their goal-line playcalling.

I also realize McNabb makes it a point of pride that he's a "Pocket Passer" now, but tonight and especially the Cowboys games there were some huge holes most QB's would have gone for.

[miami_fan]

Those of you who had Lane Kiffin be the first NFL head coach getting fired....lose.

ESPN - Rams fire Linehan, sources say; Haslett expected to take over - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3615358)

St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan has been fired, two team sources said Monday morning.

Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, a former head coach of the New Orleans Saints, was expected to be named interim coach, but details had not been finalized.

An official statement from the team around was expected for 8:30 a.m. ET.

Chris Mortensen is a Senior NFL Analyst for ESPN.

[boberot]

Nobody circles the wagons . . . .

You know the rest.

[Lathum]

nice.

Monmouth gets a shout out in the opening seconds of the game.

[Lathum]

dola- and the way Kornhole explained his laughing about it leads me to believe he got a stern talking to this week.

[wade moore]

So, as I see them cart this guy off in the stretcher I get to thinking....


How long before the NFL just eliminates the kickoff? They are such violent situations and lately a large majority of neck injuries seem to happen on the kickoff.

[Galaxy]

Looks like TO is moaning again.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/092908dnspocowsider.1a303a7.html

[Lathum]

McGahee just got carried off.

More carries for Ray Rice baby!

[wade moore]

Looks like TO is moaning again.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/092908dnspocowsider.1a303a7.html

Shocked I tell you, shocked.

[Taur]

I have never unstood the short kick. You give your opponent the ball usually between the 30 to the 45. What exactly are you trying to do by kicking it to a player standing on the 35?

Why did the Steelers just use the short kick? I do not know of any big time return men on the Ravens.

[henry296]

Figurs is pretty good for the Ravens and the Steelers notoriously have bad coverage. In fact, since the ball bounced the Ravens only got it on the 25.

[MikeVic]

No one else watching this game? Awesome turnaround. Hope it stays like this.

[wade moore]

meh.. that TD by ben and then the defensive TD means I probably lose in fantasy this week (opponent has ben and the pittsburgh D).

[Izulde]

Ugh. If I'd have started Holmes, I would've won this week.

Now I'm going to lose. :( Against a guy that had no QB and no D to boot. :mad:

[stevew]

Nice vote of no confidence in mendenhall. Is he hurt or something?

[henry296]

Nice vote of no confidence in mendenhall. Is he hurt or something?

yes, hurt shoulder early in third quarter.

[Taur]

Nice vote of no confidence in mendenhall. Is he hurt or something?
LEft game with a shoulder injury

[Taur]

I don't know why their running their FB davis so much. They still have 2 more HBs on the roster.

[MikeVic]

When I hear Flacco, I think of Falco and Keanu Reeves.

[Lathum]

and thats the sound of a million betters who swore the under was a lock screaming in unison.

[stevew]

Ninja timeout doesn't work this time

[stevew]

Heinz is nearly impossible to kick into the one end. I'm glad they lost the flip there

[Suburban Rhythm]

I don't know why their running their FB davis so much. They still have 2 more HBs on the roster.

Parker didn't dress. Mendenhall left the game. Only Moore was left, who came in once Davis was hurt.

[Suburban Rhythm]

Dola

With Parker still unlikely to play next week and Mendenhall now on IR (along with RG Kendall Simmons), the Steelers make a roster move.

LOCK YOUR DORM ROOM DOORS!

Najeh Davenport is back.

Also, it's expected they will make a move to drop a reserve LB (like Patrick Bailey who was signed from the practice squad 2 weeks ago) and re-sign Gary Russell, who was released to make room for Bailey.

[Dr. Sak]

A Pitt student just reported that someone shit in her laundry basket.

[Suburban Rhythm]

A Pitt student just reported that someone shit in her laundry basket.

How close to Oakland are you right now

[Dr. Sak]

How close to Oakland are you right now

I'd say about 10 miles. You are probably closer.

[Suburban Rhythm]

I'd say about 10 miles. You are probably closer.

I am actually home today...but will be heading there shortly. I'll keep my eyes open for the Naj.

[Lathum]

Baltimore at 40-1 to win the super bowl is a pretty nice price