2025/26 NFL Regular Season Thread - Page 5

RainMaker · 09-18-2025, 10:07 PM

I could really do without Thursday games. Can't remember the last one that was well played.

albionmoonlight · 09-19-2025, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Throws like that really make me wonder if Tua’s brain is working the same way it used to. IIRC he’s thrown at least one of those straight to a linebacker previously this season as well.

The Bills LB said that it was a play the Dolphins liked to run, and the Bills coaches emphasized it in prep, so he knew to break on the ball.

Sounds like Tua did what the play called for. Just bad on the Dolphins for being predictable and good on the Bills for coaching it up right.

albionmoonlight · 09-19-2025, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

I could really do without Thursday games. Can't remember the last one that was well played.

I know scheduling is complicated, but the easy fix seems to be to only schedule Thursday games after a bye for each team.

That would mean no Thursday games for the first few weeks. But that seems like a small price to pay for better football.

Ksyrup · 09-19-2025, 08:48 AM

If they add an 18th game, aren't they also talking about adding a second bye week? At least, that's what I recall of the discussions/proposals from a few years back.

flere-imsaho · 09-19-2025, 07:53 PM

The Bengals should trade for Jameis Winston and see if Jamarr Chase can get to 3000 receiving yard on the season.

Ksyrup · 09-20-2025, 07:27 AM

What first - 3000 yards for Chase, or 30 INTs for Winston?

Atocep · 09-21-2025, 12:28 PM

The Vikings defense is legit. JJ McCarthy's injury may end up being a blessing for them.

bhlloy · 09-21-2025, 01:11 PM

If Trevor Lawrence wasn’t the best QB coming out of college in a generation, he’d have a good chance of being out of the league. He’s garbage.

How do you have those weapons on offense and you are somehow throwing less than 50% trying to force it to Parker Washington on every play.

Atocep · 09-21-2025, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

If Trevor Lawrence wasn’t the best QB coming out of college in a generation, he’d have a good chance of being out of the league. He’s garbage.

How do you have those weapons on offense and you are somehow throwing less than 50% trying to force it to Parker Washington on every play.

I read an article on QBs coming out of the draft that year that was breaking down the offenses that the QBs played in and how easy their transition to the NFL would be. The coach they spoke to pointed out that Trey Lance wasn't playing in an offense where anything translated to the NFL. He was also really down on the Clemson offense and their concepts. He ranked Lawrence's transition as 2nd toughest that year behind Lance. Now that we've seen Deshaun Watson really only have success when Bill O'Brien simplified his offense to copy a lot of Clemson concepts and how much Lawrence has struggled I think back to that article and how that coach nailed his analysis of those 2.

GrantDawg · 09-21-2025, 01:47 PM

Penix is absolutely crapping the bed in this game. He looks lost.

NobodyHere · 09-21-2025, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Penix is absolutely crapping the bed in this game. He looks lost.

And I decided to start the Falcons D at the last minute in my fantasy league. They had the most points so far and I didn't think Carolina's offense was any good.

It'll probably cost me my game.

GrantDawg · 09-21-2025, 01:55 PM

This is getting bad enough that I think it might hurt Penix's confidence long term. It is like the Panthers are in the huddle.

NobodyHere · 09-21-2025, 02:47 PM

The Packer's with a very Brown-worthy turn of events...against the Browns

NobodyHere · 09-21-2025, 02:48 PM

Bad interception followed by the Browns tying up the game.

bhlloy · 09-21-2025, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

And I decided to start the Falcons D at the last minute in my fantasy league. They had the most points so far and I didn't think Carolina's offense was any good.

It'll probably cost me my game.

Same here. Opponent had the Vikings defense and he’s +30 in the matchup. That will kill any chances I had.

bhlloy · 09-21-2025, 02:53 PM

Speaking of highly rated young QBs who look absolutely lost, what on earth has happened with CJ Stroud? Anyone who can explain that one should probably be applying to NFL front offices.

NobodyHere · 09-21-2025, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Speaking of highly rated young QBs who look absolutely lost, what on earth has happened with CJ Stroud? Anyone who can explain that one should probably be applying to NFL front offices.

He went to Ohio State, what more do you need to know?

NobodyHere · 09-21-2025, 03:01 PM

Lol Packers, get their game winning field goal blocked.

NobodyHere · 09-21-2025, 03:06 PM

The Browns win on a 55yd field goal!

Ksyrup · 09-21-2025, 03:10 PM

Crazy day today. The Eagles' Walk-off Big Man TD on the blocked would-be GW FG was awesome.

NobodyHere · 09-21-2025, 03:12 PM

And now the Jets score a TD on a Tampa Bay field goal attempt.

Crazy.

Atocep · 09-21-2025, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Lol Packers, get their game winning field goal blocked.

Tampa said they could do one better.

GrantDawg · 09-21-2025, 03:15 PM

Crazy two minutes. I dont remember two blocks for tds in two different gsnes like thwt.

Ksyrup · 09-21-2025, 03:19 PM

If TB misses this FG or it gets blocked...

GrantDawg · 09-21-2025, 03:21 PM

Jets get that big break, and still loses.

bhlloy · 09-21-2025, 03:39 PM

Plus a Seattle punt block that should have been returned for a TD just now. Lots of special teams coordinators going to be a bit uncomfortable returning to practice on Monday.

Ksyrup · 09-21-2025, 04:16 PM

Chargers look legit. Broncos continue to look like ass. The offense appeared to have been upgraded but they continue to struggle.

flere-imsaho · 09-21-2025, 07:15 PM

My clever strategy of drafting Jamarr Chase, Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins in one of my fantasy leagues is not paying off as I may have hoped.

Thomkal · 09-21-2025, 07:37 PM

Cards probably lose RB Conner for a long time-he was carted off. They still lose with both Purdy out and Bosa for most of the game. And right after the Conner injury-Marvin Harrison dropped a pass with nobody within 5 yards of him. I swear he's got some kind of vision problem.

Atocep · 09-21-2025, 09:23 PM

If i were a QB needy team with some offensive weapons and an offensive coach, I'd take a look at Mariota as a bridge QB next year. I think he's been better than his rep but has been in bad situations for a QB. If I were to bet on someone being the next Geno, a QB that catches on in his 30s, it'd probably be him.

Danny · 09-21-2025, 09:26 PM

An issue with Mariota is health. He cant stay healthy as the guy. But I agree hes solid when he is healthy and in the game.

bhlloy · 09-21-2025, 10:33 PM

2025 Russell Wilson you’d rather him be 90 yards from the end zone than 20. Those might have been the 3 ugliest back to back red zone throws of all time.

CrimsonFox · 09-22-2025, 01:34 AM

I bet the Bengals trade Higgins or Chase

Thomkal · 09-22-2025, 01:44 PM

Nick Bosa tore his ACL and is out for the season. Not heard the official word on James Connor yet but likely also out for the season. Anybody got any spare RB's they can give Arizona?

CrimsonFox · 09-22-2025, 04:51 PM

so why aren't we doing another thread of taking over a team?

Thomkal · 09-22-2025, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Nick Bosa tore his ACL and is out for the season. Not heard the official word on James Connor yet but likely also out for the season. Anybody got any spare RB's they can give Arizona?

Connor's foot is injured and out for the season. Chargers RB Harris also out for the season

Brian Swartz · 09-22-2025, 10:09 PM

I'll be the first to say I did not see the Lions winning. Ain't complaining though.

Bobble · 09-22-2025, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

I'll be the first to say I did not see the Lions winning. Ain't complaining though.

Same. Sacked Lamar SEVEN times? TWO 95-yard drives? Didn't see those coming either. The massive onions on MCDC with that 4th down floater to St Brown.

Ksyrup · 09-23-2025, 05:12 AM

Sean Payton should take notes on how to close out a game. Onions for days, but that's what it takes these days. Honestly, I feel like even the (more rational) fans are willing to forgive a calculated gamble to close out a win now given how easy teams seem to move up and down the field. Especially if all they need is a FG

JonInMiddleGA · 09-23-2025, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Honestly, I feel like even the (more rational) fans are willing to forgive a calculated gamble to close out a win now given how easy teams seem to move up and down the field.

Ironic that Lane Kiffin has curbed his nutty fixation with go-for-it (averaged nearly 3x per game last couple years, only 2 in four games this season) and discovered the existence of field goals. And it's probably the difference in being 4-0 vs at least one bad loss.

Brian Swartz · 09-23-2025, 10:42 AM

Also, I don't believe for a moment that either Baltimore or Kansas City is anywhere near bad enough to be 1-3. I'll be shocked if both of them don't make their way back to the playoffs eventually.

Bobble · 09-23-2025, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Sean Payton should take notes on how to close out a game. Onions for days, but that's what it takes these days. Honestly, I feel like even the (more rational) fans are willing to forgive a calculated gamble to close out a win now given how easy teams seem to move up and down the field. Especially if all they need is a FG

I wonder, though, if the go-for-it mentality is only suited for having a great offense that converts most plays and a so-so defense that you have trouble being confident in. Put another way, I think it suits a team makeup like the Lions rather than, say, the Browns with a great defense and not much of an offense. Not every team should be going for it all the time like the Lions are.

JPhillips · 09-23-2025, 11:09 AM

Former Bengals RB Rudi Johnson has died. TMZ is hinting at suicide after CTE problems.

flere-imsaho · 09-23-2025, 01:56 PM

Ashton Jeanty has accumulated 144 yards on rushing attempts this season. He has also accumulated 146 yards after contact on those rushing attempts.

flere-imsaho · 09-23-2025, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Also, I don't believe for a moment that either Baltimore or Kansas City is anywhere near bad enough to be 1-3. I'll be shocked if both of them don't make their way back to the playoffs eventually.

I think KC is this bad. Mahomes has been papering over a lot of cracks for a few seasons now.

Atocep · 09-23-2025, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by flere-imsaho

I think KC is this bad. Mahomes has been papering over a lot of cracks for a few seasons now.

Their defense is solid, but they invested heavily on the line to protect Mahomes and have largely ignored or missed on the skill positions. Their skill guys are probably among the worst in the NFL.

RainMaker · 09-23-2025, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

Their defense is solid, but they invested heavily on the line to protect Mahomes and have largely ignored or missed on the skill positions. Their skill guys are probably among the worst in the NFL.

Also that division is a lot better than it was. Chargers and Denver are no longer doormats for him.

Lathum · 09-23-2025, 05:00 PM

Wilson is out. Not that he was ever going to be the answer but I feel like they are caving to public pressure. Dart is gonna get killed behind that line.

The season was already lost. Would have rather had him sit and learn. He’ll, throw Winston out there. Maybe he has a couple 400
Yard games and you can flip him for a pick.

RainMaker · 09-23-2025, 05:17 PM

I think they had to do it to save the locker room. Still not sure how Schoen has a job.

Lathum · 09-23-2025, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

I think they had to do it to save the locker room. Still not sure how Schoen has a job.

He really is the issue. I actually like Dabol as a coach, he just doesn’t have the horses.

What’s dumb is they draft Dart. He will spend the season learning Danika scheme and then Dabil will get fired and back to square one.

09-19-2025, 08:48 AM	#204
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	If they add an 18th game, aren't they also talking about adding a second bye week? At least, that's what I recall of the discussions/proposals from a few years back. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-20-2025, 07:27 AM	#206
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	What first - 3000 yards for Chase, or 30 INTs for Winston? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-21-2025, 02:47 PM	#213
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	The Packer's with a very Brown-worthy turn of events...against the Browns __________________ I tried, it worked!

09-21-2025, 02:48 PM	#214
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	Bad interception followed by the Browns tying up the game. __________________ I tried, it worked!

09-21-2025, 03:01 PM	#218
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	Lol Packers, get their game winning field goal blocked. __________________ I tried, it worked!

09-18-2025, 10:07 PM	#201
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I could really do without Thursday games. Can't remember the last one that was well played.

09-19-2025, 07:53 PM	#205
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	The Bengals should trade for Jameis Winston and see if Jamarr Chase can get to 3000 receiving yard on the season.

09-21-2025, 12:28 PM	#207
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	The Vikings defense is legit. JJ McCarthy's injury may end up being a blessing for them.

09-21-2025, 01:11 PM	#208
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	If Trevor Lawrence wasn’t the best QB coming out of college in a generation, he’d have a good chance of being out of the league. He’s garbage. How do you have those weapons on offense and you are somehow throwing less than 50% trying to force it to Parker Washington on every play.

09-21-2025, 01:47 PM	#210
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Penix is absolutely crapping the bed in this game. He looks lost.

09-21-2025, 01:55 PM	#212
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	This is getting bad enough that I think it might hurt Penix's confidence long term. It is like the Panthers are in the huddle.

09-21-2025, 02:53 PM	#216
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Speaking of highly rated young QBs who look absolutely lost, what on earth has happened with CJ Stroud? Anyone who can explain that one should probably be applying to NFL front offices.

09-21-2025, 03:06 PM	#219
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	The Browns win on a 55yd field goal! __________________ I tried, it worked!

09-21-2025, 03:10 PM	#220
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Crazy day today. The Eagles' Walk-off Big Man TD on the blocked would-be GW FG was awesome. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 09-21-2025 at 03:10 PM.

09-21-2025, 03:12 PM	#221
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	And now the Jets score a TD on a Tampa Bay field goal attempt. Crazy. __________________ I tried, it worked!

09-21-2025, 03:15 PM	#223
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Crazy two minutes. I dont remember two blocks for tds in two different gsnes like thwt.

09-21-2025, 03:19 PM	#224
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	If TB misses this FG or it gets blocked... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-21-2025, 03:21 PM	#225
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Jets get that big break, and still loses.

09-21-2025, 03:39 PM	#226
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Plus a Seattle punt block that should have been returned for a TD just now. Lots of special teams coordinators going to be a bit uncomfortable returning to practice on Monday.

09-21-2025, 04:16 PM	#227
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Chargers look legit. Broncos continue to look like ass. The offense appeared to have been upgraded but they continue to struggle. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-21-2025, 07:15 PM	#228
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	My clever strategy of drafting Jamarr Chase, Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins in one of my fantasy leagues is not paying off as I may have hoped.

09-21-2025, 07:37 PM	#229
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Cards probably lose RB Conner for a long time-he was carted off. They still lose with both Purdy out and Bosa for most of the game. And right after the Conner injury-Marvin Harrison dropped a pass with nobody within 5 yards of him. I swear he's got some kind of vision problem. __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time! 6/15/25-Coastal Baseball ends the season #2 afterlosing in the Finals of the College World Series!

09-21-2025, 09:23 PM	#230
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	If i were a QB needy team with some offensive weapons and an offensive coach, I'd take a look at Mariota as a bridge QB next year. I think he's been better than his rep but has been in bad situations for a QB. If I were to bet on someone being the next Geno, a QB that catches on in his 30s, it'd probably be him.

09-21-2025, 09:26 PM	#231
Danny General Manager Join Date: Jul 2001	An issue with Mariota is health. He cant stay healthy as the guy. But I agree hes solid when he is healthy and in the game.

09-21-2025, 10:33 PM	#232
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	2025 Russell Wilson you’d rather him be 90 yards from the end zone than 20. Those might have been the 3 ugliest back to back red zone throws of all time.

09-22-2025, 01:34 AM	#233
CrimsonFox General Manager Join Date: Dec 2009	I bet the Bengals trade Higgins or Chase

09-22-2025, 01:44 PM	#234
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Nick Bosa tore his ACL and is out for the season. Not heard the official word on James Connor yet but likely also out for the season. Anybody got any spare RB's they can give Arizona? __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time! 6/15/25-Coastal Baseball ends the season #2 afterlosing in the Finals of the College World Series!

09-22-2025, 04:51 PM	#235
CrimsonFox General Manager Join Date: Dec 2009	so why aren't we doing another thread of taking over a team?

09-22-2025, 10:09 PM	#237
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	I'll be the first to say I did not see the Lions winning. Ain't complaining though.

09-23-2025, 05:12 AM	#239
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Sean Payton should take notes on how to close out a game. Onions for days, but that's what it takes these days. Honestly, I feel like even the (more rational) fans are willing to forgive a calculated gamble to close out a win now given how easy teams seem to move up and down the field. Especially if all they need is a FG __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-23-2025, 10:42 AM	#241
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Also, I don't believe for a moment that either Baltimore or Kansas City is anywhere near bad enough to be 1-3. I'll be shocked if both of them don't make their way back to the playoffs eventually.

09-23-2025, 11:09 AM	#243
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Former Bengals RB Rudi Johnson has died. TMZ is hinting at suicide after CTE problems. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

09-23-2025, 01:56 PM	#244
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Ashton Jeanty has accumulated 144 yards on rushing attempts this season. He has also accumulated 146 yards after contact on those rushing attempts.

09-23-2025, 05:00 PM	#248
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Wilson is out. Not that he was ever going to be the answer but I feel like they are caving to public pressure. Dart is gonna get killed behind that line. The season was already lost. Would have rather had him sit and learn. He’ll, throw Winston out there. Maybe he has a couple 400 Yard games and you can flip him for a pick.

09-23-2025, 05:17 PM	#249
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I think they had to do it to save the locker room. Still not sure how Schoen has a job.