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@barbarian said in NFL Season 2020/21:

The injury toll has been brutal.

You've got that right - 49ers lost their best defensive player and another defensive lineman for the season to torn ACLs.

It will be interesting what comes out of the NFL investigating the field quality of that game in New York (49ers have to play there again this coming week). You have to wonder about some of these artificial turfs - it's not like it's a dome either it's an open air stadium - billion dollar franchises that can't sort out a field.

The Broncos have been decimated. Tank o'clock

Chiefs look unstoppable in the AFC.

They play the Patriots and Bills in October so will be interesting if their of those teams can pose a threat.

@KiwiMurph just watched Chiefs Ravens.

If Mahomes isn't in the league, Jackson would be getting legendary status. Unfortunately, he's up against a force of nature. The balls that Mahomes threw were unreal. Shovel pass to a fullback, a fat guy touchdown... he's just insane. What a player. So lucky to wind up with Andy Reid, too, who is one of the great offensive minds.

prior to that caught up on the Hawks Cowboys game. What a doozy, such great entertainment. Wilson is starting to get the respect he deserves, and his deep ball throwing is just amazing.

NFL is a lot of fun at the moment, with plenty of talent to watch. Hoping the positive Covid tests don't rain on the parade

Yeah I'm loving the games so far. Super psyched for TNF, can't wait to see the checks notes Jets against the Broncos. Arghhhh.

But other than that, the quality has been top notch. Mahomes and the Chiefs look unstoppable. They dismantled the Ravens D like they were the Dolphins. Hard to see where they lose, could be to a team like the Bills if Allen gets on a roll and they go blow-for-blow. Certainly you'll be hard pressed keeping them under 30.

@nzzp I watched 3 very entertaining games. Seahawks v Cowboys was insane because of the errors.

Packers v Saints was a QB shoot out

Then yesterday was impressive. If anything the scoreline flattered the Ravens, as the chiefs started taking the piss in the 3rd.

@mariner4life it's like KC are playing on easy mode. Ridiculous, but fun

@nzzp said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@KiwiMurph just watched Chiefs Ravens.

If Mahomes isn't in the league, Jackson would be getting legendary status.

Jackson is 0-2 in the playoffs and neither of those games were against the Chiefs. He needs to fix that pronto.

@nzzp said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@mariner4life it's like KC are playing on easy mode. Ridiculous, but fun

Their defence is good too

We might have the first head coaching change of the season very soon.

The New York Jets are abysmal - their QB Darnold is actually promising but the rest of their team is horrendous.

@KiwiMurph said in NFL Season 2020/21:

We might have the first head coaching change of the season very soon.

The New York Jets are abysmal - their QB Darnold is actually promising but the rest of their team is horrendous.

and yet they almost managed to get up over the equally bad Broncos. this was a classic Thursday night cripple fight, which went right down to the wire. Two 0-3 teams playing ... it was a massive hot mess.

@nzzp agreed - but at least Broncos have the excuse of not having their starting QB and having to travel cross-country.

@KiwiMurph Thursday night aka Friday afternoon football is just a train wreck.

And yet so intriguing at times

@nzzp Yeah I think the short turnaround often advantages the offenses so results in high scoring games

@KiwiMurph said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@nzzp agreed - but at least Broncos have the excuse of not having their starting QB and having to travel cross-country.

No QB. No Von Miller. No starting running back. Broncos are hammered by injury.

Pats v Chiefs postponed until Tuesday US time. Cam Newton has the dreaded lurgy, among others.

This was going to be the first game of the season I was going to follow closely. No Newton vs Mahomes just sucks.

@shark damn. It's a real concern for pro sport in general - TRC is just as at risk I fear

@nzzp said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@shark damn. It's a real concern for pro sport in general - TRC is just as at risk I fear

That's a big part of the reason I'm so resentful of so many All Blacks being pulled from the NPC, for so long.

@shark said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@nzzp said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@shark damn. It's a real concern for pro sport in general - TRC is just as at risk I fear

That's a big part of the reason I'm so resentful of so many All Blacks being pulled from the NPC, for so long.

NPC is the same risk - if one team gets it, it's all on. If you have to gamble, internationals are a better bet financially (but goddamn how good were the first few rounds)

The NPC is wholly domestic. TRC introduces teams from three other countries; two of whom have been pretty badly affected by Covid.

In a massive shock Bill O'Brien is the first coach sacked

yes, that was hugely sarcastic. Texan fans have wanted him gone for ages. Trading Hopkins should have got everyone fired on the spot.

remarkably entertaining Thursday Night game (well, Friday afternoon).

Bears win 20-19 over the Bucs with Brady. Brady sacked three times.

Bears turn over ball and drop easy passes. Foles has a noodle arm. Gronk isn't what he was. And yet, the game was entertaining, I enjoyed it, and now I have had beers.

Life is good people,

How about Tom Brady not knowing what down it was on the final play?

And the old age jokes begin.

@KiwiMurph I know, I chortled. who hasn't forgotten that ...

Still, he played well. Good throws.

KC lose to the Raiders?

Dak Prescott looks gone for the year

Texans get the dead cat bounce.

Things are getting ugly in SF

We were at least competitive against the Steelers today. Our defensive line still has massive issues.

@mariner4life SF are ravaged by injuries, and Jimmy G just got benched. If he can't turn it around SF will be back on the hunt for a QB. Maybe they should try to land Cam Newton if he chooses to leave NE at season's end

Derrick Henry introduces himself to Josh Norman. A thing of beauty

@nzzp the King is a beast. He’s a pretty big unit for a RB. Him and Cook have been the pick of the running backs so far I reckon.

@ACT-Crusader said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@nzzp the King is a beast. He’s a pretty big unit for a RB. Him and Cook have been the pick of the running backs so far I reckon.

His game to win the knockout against the Pats last year was a thing of beauty. Ryan Tannehill stunk up the joint before making a couple of key plays, but he was an absolute meast.

Rookie contracts though, it's good to see him finally get paid.

He can fucking move for a big unit too

@mariner4life said in NFL Season 2020/21:

He can fucking move for a big unit too

how good would he be at 12 if he learned to tackle

@nzzp said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@mariner4life said in NFL Season 2020/21:

He can fucking move for a big unit too

how good would he be at 12 if he learned to tackle

I’d just put him on the wing.

@ACT-Crusader said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@nzzp said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@mariner4life said in NFL Season 2020/21:

He can fucking move for a big unit too

how good would he be at 12 if he learned to tackle

I’d just put him on the wing.

Foster wouldn't....

Broncos beat the Patriots by kicking 6 field goals

@canefan said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@mariner4life SF are ravaged by injuries, and Jimmy G just got benched. If he can't turn it around SF will be back on the hunt for a QB. Maybe they should try to land Cam Newton if he chooses to leave NE at season's end.

Nice bounce back game from Jimmy G today. 49ers offensive line much improved too.

Anyone else think Caleb Clarke would make an excellent running back with his running style and physique?

@canefan said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@mariner4life SF are ravaged by injuries, and Jimmy G just got benched. If he can't turn it around SF will be back on the hunt for a QB. Maybe they should try to land Cam Newton if he chooses to leave NE at season's end

Newton's season is falling apart. Patriots don't have too many weapons for him to throw to.

@KiwiMurph said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@canefan said in NFL Season 2020/21:

@mariner4life SF are ravaged by injuries, and Jimmy G just got benched. If he can't turn it around SF will be back on the hunt for a QB. Maybe they should try to land Cam Newton if he chooses to leave NE at season's end

Newton's season is falling apart. Patriots don't have too many weapons for him to throw to.

And Jimmy is getting stronger