Your Sunday Night NFL Football Open Thread

Welp, I guess the Fins are sorta for real-I’ll say it again, I really like Nerd Coach’s play-calling. Houston jumped out to an early lead and couldn’t hold on. (I’m sensing a pattern) I’ll stop right now because I don’t want to step on Hippo’s hooves.

To The Game!

Niners/Broncos:

-The newly-configured Denver O-brought to you by Wilson-is giving the team 16 (exactly 16! No more, no less) points a game so far this year. I was told there would be a transition involved but I figured it would be positive. Will they reach 18? Perhaps 20 tonight? Baby steps.

-The running game is a mixed bag-both Javonte and Melvin are averaging 5+ ypc but don’t have a TD between them. You’d think that drought would end tonight.

-Brittle Kittle is finally back!

-Called It! Some fella by the name of Jerry Rosburg-a former Ravens assistant head coach-was in the building by Wednesday last week. His role is to advise Hackett with in-game decisions and provide him with ‘guidance’ and ‘not fucking up’ simple decisions, I’m guessing.

-Hackett has committed himself to improving which is wonderful because it seems as though there is a chasm he has to cross.

-Great Find? Rook 4th round cb Damarri Mathis was pressed into action last week when Surtain suffered an injury. He was graded out at 77.9 by the fine folks over at PFF, garnering a top 5 freshman score for week 2.

-Curious Prop Bet Opportunity: Deebo’s longest reception has been placed at 22.5 yards. He exceeded that number 20 times last year and Jimmy G. unloaded a few deep throws last week. In addition, going back to the beginning of last year the Broncos have allowed a catch of 23+ yards in all but one tilt. Sounds like money.

Do your thingy.

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BrettFavresColonoscopy

So…..Russ backbreaking interception or do they anti-Pete Carroll it and run the ball?

WCS

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Artist’s conception of Hippo’s reaction.

fleshwound_NPG

its tebow time

Redshirt

Voice Over: “For those playing at home, Russell Wilson is a cook who specializes in coprophagia. Let’s see if anyone notices.”

Fronkenshteen

I have never seen a 5 point lead look more insurmountable.

makeitsnowondem

Well just look at this 1 point lead!

Fronkenshteen

Shit.

WCS

When does the Donks’ contingent here start asking for Pat Shurmur back?

Horatio Cornblower

Speaking of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, if Rob and Ryan are able to get a show out of taking over Wrexham, what are the odds that we could sell a show based on a plucky band of internet shut-ins taking over a different team in the same league and trying to use Hippo’s OCD-fascination with Footy Manager to try to get them promoted?

I have to think Prime TV would give us at least $1.83 for the rights to our efforts with, say, Torquay United.

Dunstan

Can we give the team a new nickname? The Wee Baby Shamuses? I’m good for a buck fifty.

/is not good for a buck fifty
//spent all his money at the liquor store yesterday

Horatio Cornblower

The Matron Saints.

herodotus450

So you’re just gonna disrespect Scunthorpe United like that?

Doktor Zymm

I would say we should do Penzance FC, but they’re level 10 and not even really on the pyramid

Dunstan

Please tell me they’re known as the Pirates

makeitsnowondem

Let Russ Doordash

makeitsnowondem

I’d forgotten what a touchback looked like.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Ok fine, i turned the game on. Can we get another safety now?

BrettFavresColonoscopy

What kind of question is that? Obviously.

Sharkbait

Sorry, only a single 49ers field goal is allowed the rest of the game.

Fronkenshteen

This game stinks on ice.

Horatio Cornblower

It’s not much better on grass.

Doktor Zymm

Who says low scoring games can’t be entertaining? NAWT THIS GAL!

Mr. Ayo

Juicecheck with the fullback toe tap sideline catch! This game has everything.

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Mr. Ayo

Out. Of. Challenges.

Horatio Cornblower

The last time I saw a reach like that involving a Wilson Tom Hanks was nearly drowning while trying to get a volleyball back.

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King Hippo

ok, I will admit, that made me mad

Doktor Zymm

Wait… Have we hd 2 successful 63 yd FGs and a failed 36? That seems like it should be an illuminati code, but it’s probably just weird

King Hippo

Beyond Insurmountable

Mr. Ayo

Insurmountable lead!

LemonJello

Aight. Calling it a night. Later, Taters!

Also: DUUUUUVVVVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

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Mr. Ayo

Hx6

Doktor Zymm

that there mascot loves ‘Murica!

fleshwound_NPG

that all but kills scorigami chances

Sharkbait

13-5 is one!

fleshwound_NPG

13-5 is now in play, but that involves sf somehow scoring more points

Doktor Zymm

Did you start only Steelers, Wentz, and injured players?

Horatio Cornblower

Good for them, they could use some fun.

https://twitter.com/TheDiscFather/status/1574126506095562752

Fronkenshteen

If they ain’t doin’ it in the Amazon position, I’ll pass.

Doktor Zymm

How old is Supergirl?

Horatio Cornblower

In Earth years or Krypton years?

(I have no idea if there’s a difference)

Sharkbait

These details matter!!!

M.Gaetz, FL

BugEyedBoo

Ain’t they like first cousins or something?

Horatio Cornblower

Didn’t stop the Hapsburgs, and that’s why the Austro-Hungarian Empire continues to thrive to this very day!

King Hippo

So the super powers would balance out the retardation?

Dunstan

Yes, at least in some versions of continuity.

But (1) first cousin marriage is legal in many many places, and no, not the ones you’re thinking of — the map of where it’s legal and where it isn’t would probably surprise you; and (2) the risks of birth defects from a single pairing of first cousins is surprisingly low — the inbreeding problems come when you repeat those marriages over multiple generations like the royal families of Europe.

Yes, I have a hot cousin, why do you ask? (Actually, I’m just assuming — I have only seen pictures of her since a long time ago.)

Dunstan

I mean, I can’t blame him. She’s really hot.

Redshirt

Well, they are an endangered species.

Fronkenshteen

How goddamn good is Welcome to Wrexham?

King Hippo

so goddamned good I am keeping up with the DVR every week!

Horatio Cornblower

While I love the show, and what Rob and Ryan are trying to do, learning in the last episode that a National League squad has a payroll equivalent to what a League 2 team getting promoted to League One would have does take some of the fun out of rooting for them.

I still will, though. You think an inflated payroll is going to stop a Yankees fan? GTFOH.

Doktor Zymm

I’m all for more income equality in sports, pay dem lowers!

Horatio Cornblower

Definitely, but the problem is that Wrexham is the only one paying their team like that.

Apparently not getting promoted last year led to a $1 million $1.5 million loss.

Which I’ll wage the Hulu/FX advance more than made up for.

Doktor Zymm

Hey, someone has gotta start the wage inflation

fleshwound_NPG
fleshwound_NPG

oh jim

Doktor Zymm

I’m glad they aren’t skipping the scary Halloween stuff

Sharkbait

If this is the Broncos are letting Russ cook, he’s obviously cooking NyQuil chicken

WCS

This is Banner material.

makeitsnowondem

Great stuff.

Sharkbait

Can my shitty grammar/autocorrect be fixed if it goes up at least?

Horatio Cornblower

Nope. You’re stuck with it for eternity.

Or at least until Son of Spam decides to make an effort for the banner.

Gumbygirl

That just adds to the charm(slinging)

Mr. Ayo

In. Com. Plete!

Doktor Zymm

I am enjoying the solid special teams play on punts in this game

King Hippo

the FG unit could learn quite a bit from their special teams brethren

fleshwound_NPG

mvps def the punters and punting coverage

Downfield Matriculator

It’s like watching a soccer game where the goalkeepers just keep leadfooting to the other side in hopes of something interesting happening . . . or in other words every soccer game,

King Hippo

The team who has not converted a third down through THREE QUARTERS and committed an Orlovsky is winning.

fleshwound_NPG
herodotus450

Finally we got our revenge on Canadia!

Doktor Zymm

Swing tackle sounds kinky

Horatio Cornblower

Hearing reports that 8-7 would be a Scorigami, so I now regret laughing at that missed FG.

Sharkbait

Hard same

King Hippo

I mean, for a neutral this is a very, very amusing contest.

I’ve calmed down now, having made peace with this not being a good team. Plus, I am very full and looking forward to sleep.

LemonJello

All the gods are in Denver tonight?

PRAISE SHANK’LHOR FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW

Sharkbait

Only one missing is the Tie God

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LemonJello

Ah, the one known as Kharr A Dynne ?

Mr. Ayo

Nailed It!

— B. Walsh

Doktor Zymm

The DFO pantheon is turning out in abundance for this game

Fronkenshteen

Just put in a dollar fun bet!

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Doktor Zymm

Goodest of lucks!

Fronkenshteen

It’ll never happen, but if it does, I’M BUYING SO MUCH CANDY!!!

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

I wish there was some way to let Roger Goodell know that I’ve tuned out of this game and tuned into Making the Cut.

Horatio Cornblower

Is that the one where Meg Ryan did full frontal to distract from her obvious plastic surgery?

No, wait, that’s ‘In The Cut’

Dunstan

I will not stand for Meg Ryan blasphemy. She is wonderful and forever looks like in When Harry Met Sally.

Horatio Cornblower

Yeah, but she doesn’t though.

Dunstan

LALALA I CAN’T HEAR YOU

LemonJello

BLEERGH REVELS IN ALL THE LAUNDRY ON THE FIELD!

Doktor Zymm

Wow, 7-7 is most definitely NOT a scorigami, can you believe it has happened 31 times?!

Horatio Cornblower

Not this way it hasn’t.

Doktor Zymm

There’s not a website for that though, it’s a gap in the market!

Horatio Cornblower

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Doktor Zymm

Not since 1997 though, so we’re DUE

Doktor Zymm

First one was 1920, so popular throughout the ages

Horatio Cornblower

Hackett making notes for his in-game adjustments:

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TheRevanchist

It feels like the 4th. How is the game only halfway through the third? Fuck this noise.

Horatio Cornblower

The last time a Bosa was that far into a place they weren’t supposed to be was January 6th.

fleshwound_NPG

8-7 would be a scorigami so go donks

LemonJello

Is 7- 5 a scorigami? Howseabout 7 – 8?

Redshirt

I give up on the game and I miss an Orlovsky?!

Horatio Cornblower

Unlike the English at Stirling Bridge.

King Hippo

Fucking hipsters, TAKE A CHANCE, you don’t need lifejackets for a FUCKING CANOE

fleshwound_NPG

the colorado rockies are now down only two runs to the sf giants 7-5

Sharkbait

Get your maypoles out, it’s time for the safety dance