“But Wait, There’s More!” Your Next NFL Football Open Thread

Well, not much more with there being only three games on in this window but we’ll watch. I read a wee blurb about The Shield looking to squeeze money out of Spain and/or Brazil for the right to host some games. Does that mean more morning football goodness? I’m not exactly Dr. Who when it comes to time zones.

To The Games!

Panthers/Seahawks:

Is anyone going to watch this blah affair? Hey, welcome to the NFL, kid: Bryce Young is doing that elf on the shelf way too early so it’s Red Rocket Time! Dalton might just be the fella to exploit a Seattle D that is 30th in defending the pass. I’ve seen bigger surprises. Thing is, the Seahawks should be able to get things done on the ground given that Carolina has surrendered 130+ yards for the last two games and the opposing o-line run block win rate is 7th best.

Cowboys/Cards:

Motion to re-name the Cards the Dead Horses because they’re going to be beaten so much this year? Can I see a show of hands? That Dallas D is something-they’re creating negative yard plays at a blistering (and unsustainable) 15.3% rate. Fantasy-wise the Cowboys allow the 3rd-least points to qb’s and the least points to both rb’s and wr’s. DAK! is playing his 100th game today and is the only one of his kind to throw for 150 TD’s and rush for 25, although I’ve the feeling that Patty will as well.

Bears/Chiefs:

Both of these teams had trouble scoring last week but one gets the feeling that Kansas City is going to resolve the issue sooner and with brute force. Eberflus is going to be calling the plays on D now that Alan Williams is spending more time with his health. And if the rumors are correct there will be some time with prison bars and therapists as well. Overthink Much?: Fields is getting sacked on 11.5% of his dropbacks despite the fact that his line gives him the 5th-most time to complete a pass.

Do your thing. Ewww, not that one!