[2025] NFL Season Thread

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Bills lost today, that's crazy. Guess I shouldn't be surprised though, they started their backup QB.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Browns now guaranteed at least a #2 pick

 

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I guess the Titans have 1st pick after today, as of right now.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

yeah, tits lost

they'll have the #1 pick

 

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Mike Evans just tied Jerry Rice for 1,000 yard record.

 

[TD]

So the Bengals need the Broncos to lose to the Chiefs to make the playoffs which would normally feel like a lock, but of course the Chiefs have nothing to play for and are resting their starters.

Honestly the whole "play a team of backups in a playoffs scenario" game annoys me; I understand why backups are played but still.

...on the flipside, maybe the Bengals will finally shitcan Taylor.

I'm not a Bengals fan, my wife is, I don't mind them so they're my defacto backup team.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Mike Evans just tied Jerry Rice for 1,000 yard record.

only 3 more 1k seasons to tie Jerry's other 1k yard record.

 

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only 3 more 1k seasons to tie Jerry's other 1k yard record.

No pressure.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

So the Bengals need the Broncos to lose to the Chiefs to make the playoffs which would normally feel like a lock, but of course the Chiefs have nothing to play for and are resting their starters.

Honestly the whole "play a team of backups in a playoffs scenario" game annoys me; I understand why backups are played but still.

...on the flipside, maybe the Bengals will finally shitcan Taylor.

I'm not a Bengals fan, my wife is, I don't mind them so they're my defacto backup team.

I think the Jets winning is less likely, TBH

 

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I think the Jets winning is less likely, TBH

I think the Chief backups could still win. I don't think the Broncos have had a consistent record this year.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

No pressure.

I don't think Evans will play that long. I think next season will be his last. He'll play out this short contract and retire.

 

[bittersweet]

I don't think Evans will play that long. I think next season will be his last. He'll play out this short contract and retire.

Not a bad idea either with that 3 million dollar bonus he just got.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I think the Chief backups could still win. I don't think the Broncos have had a consistent record this year.

that's what I mean. I think the Chiefs backup squad beating the Broncos is more likely than the Jets beating the Dolphins

 

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that's what I mean. I think the Chiefs backup squad beating the Broncos is more likely than the Jets beating the Dolphins

Whoops, my bad. I hope the Bengals make it in. They deserve it after that crap the other year against the Chiefs in the playoffs.

 

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I think the Jets winning is less likely, TBH

I've watched no more than one game this year so can't speak to it, but oddsmakers have the Jets as the favorites so I was going based off that.

Either way, my point about a team starting backups in meaningful games stands, and just continues to prove the NFL is a league that lacks parity it desperately needs.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I need the Bungles to get in just for Joe Burrow to have a chance at the MVP.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I've watched no more than one game this year so can't speak to it, but oddsmakers have the Jets as the favorites so I was going based off that.

Either way, my point about a team starting backups in meaningful games stands, and just continues to prove the NFL is a league that lacks parity it desperately needs.

the Jets are REALLY bad

 

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the Jets are REALLY bad

Aren't they always?

Regardless, as someone who used to place bets with fair regularity, betting on a southern team to beat a northern team in a cold weather outdoors game is generally not advised.

 

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Aaron Rodgers just threw an interception, not off to a good start.

 

[TD]

Don't forget the Broncos with an easy early touchdown. lol

 

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The hilarious thing was they just spent a good ten minutes hyping Rodgers up as one of the greatest to play the sport as a QB in the league.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Rodgers was really good at one thing: Limiting turnovers. The problem: In order to keep that a thing, he plays far too conservatively, rarely taking chances. Now that he has a noodle arm and no mobility, he can't do anything

 

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Rodgers was really good at one thing: Limiting turnovers. The problem: In order to keep that a thing, he plays far too conservatively, rarely taking chances. Now that he has a noodle arm and no mobility, he can't do anything

Why continue to play him then?

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Why continue to play him then?

500 TDs

 

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Yes, but if he doesn't have much mobility, how's he supposed to avoid getting sacked?

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Quick, short passes. Just like Brady.

 

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Rodgers was really good at one thing: Limiting turnovers. The problem: In order to keep that a thing, he plays far too conservatively, rarely taking chances. Now that he has a noodle arm and no mobility, he can't do anything

I hate Aaron Rodgers (as a person) as much as the next guy, but to claim he was really good at "one thing" is a huge disservice. He's one of the most efficient passers to ever play the game and very rarely had a good supporting cast around him.

Now I'm sure over the last few years he's not as good, but the dude is old.

 

[A Fifth of a Million]

Come on Patriots...threw away the #1 pick just like that.

 

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Chiefs are down 14-0 already.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Rodgers got 500

 

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Just saw it. Congrats to him. A great achievement for the end of his career.

 

[TD]

Raiders: Oh everyone else wants to mess up their tanking? Let's join in!

 

[A Fifth of a Million]

Patriots fire Mayo. Looks like we'll probably be hiring Vrabel.

Sad times for Mayo. Had Vrabel not been available I'm guessing he'd have been given a second season.

 

[A Fifth of a Million]

Don't get me wrong, I'll be happy to have Vrabel. He's a good coach and a fan favorite here. I was hoping he'd be the coach to follow up Belichick.

 

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I feel for those young one-and-done coaches. Really doesn't even give a chance to show what they can do, especially when taking over a not-good team.

 

[Jon]

I feel for those young one-and-done coaches. Really doesn't even give a chance to show what they can do, especially when taking over a not-good team.

I don't think Mayo should have been a head coach honestly. He went essentially from player to being on Belichick's staff. Never head coached a team at any level. He should take this as an opportunity to go into college and coach, get more experience. He was so overmatched all year.

I'm heavily disappointed the Pats threw the first pick away. The argument is there is no clear number 1 and they don't need a QB... but the last time a 1 was traded, the Bears got DJ Moore a first and a second... the haul they COULD have gotten would have set them up to rebuild on the fly. If ever there was a time to tank a game, this was it. They will likely still draft Tet McMillan at 4, like they would have anyway, but they would have had more assets. (I am VERY out on Travis Hunter to the Patriots; I like the kid, and he's good, but this isn't Shohei Ohtani...)

Not they are almost forced to throw $35 million at Higgins as well.

 

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Man, this Lions v Vikings match is intense! Another shutdown by the Lions defense.

 

[Jon]

Man, this Lions v Vikings match is intense! Another shutdown by the Lions defense.

The fact that their defense did that, to a high powered offense with how many key pieces they have on IR is remarkable.

I am 100% pulling for the Lions to win it all. Go get it, boys!

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Houston offense finally gets on the field.

Fumbles the first play.

 

[Jon]

Houston offense finally gets on the field.

Fumbles the first play.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Man, this game has just fallen apart for the Chargers. Houston looked like total ass going into the playoffs and did not play well at the start. But the Chargers offensive hasn't been able to do ANYTHING and Herbert has now thrown 3 picks. Same amount as his season total.

Houston may not make it to the big game, but they're proving their worth in this game.

 

[Spiner202]

Can't wait for the Chargers to be predicted to win the division over the Chiefs again next year!

 

[Jon]

@Alu is the only one that correctly predicted the Chargers were a fraud.

 

[A Fifth of a Million]

@Alu is the only one that correctly predicted the Chargers were a fraud.

I was the only one who took the Texans? lmao

 

[Jon]

I was the only one who took the Texans? lmao

They've been terrible and Stroud looked lost at times. That and the Chargers defense has looked good.

But alas... a Harbaugh failing to impress in the playoffs is common.

Wouldn't be surprised to see the Steelers ( ) win.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

Steelers are getting their assessment handed to them.

 

[Jon]

Steelers are getting their assessment handed to them.

I wish they could both lose.

 

[Fool's Requiem]

I wish they could both lose.

same

 

[Fool's Requiem]

As of this post:

Steelers: 157 total yards, 1 TD

Henry: 155 rushing yards, 2 TDs

 

[Jon]

As of this post:

Steelers: 157 total yards, 1 TD

Henry: 155 rushing yards, 2 TDs

Isn't that exactly what they signed him for?