Your Regular Sunday NFL Football Open Thread

This is a skinny six game slate, what with the morning tilt and the Browns, Chargers, Seahawks and Bucs on a bye. And it’s week 5 already! (I think I said “It’s week 4 already” last week but whatever)

To The Games!

Titans/Colts:

How much usage is Taylor going to get? And will it matter vs a Titans  D that bottles up everyone’s run game? As Hippo noted, the Colts were getting above average play from Moss, a guy that flunked out of Buffalo, at a deep discount. “Strange are the ways of the Irsay” the elders have always said. We’ll see how dynamic this Richardson kid is today-he flashed early in the season and seems to be a different breed of cat.

Saints/Pats:

These offenses, let me tell you. New Orleans’ red zone scoring has been limited to 4 TD’s in 12 tries while New England’s scoring average of 13.8 is 30th in the league and going nowhere. The under on 39.5 looks very handsome to me. Mac Jones has thrown 4 picks already and the Saints have three of their own so look for both numbers to rise today. Weather is probably going to suck as well.

Ravens/Steelers:

Lousy news for Gumbygirl-Pickett is able to play today. He’s sporting a QBR number of 29.3 and I think you get a 26 for not playing-he’s only three points better than my rating. More good news? The Ravens have racked up 15 sacks already. Piling On Alert: Opposing #1 wr’s have averaged 31.7 fantasy points vs Steelers corners.

Texans/Falcons:

Remember King Henry running roughshod over Houston for 200+ yards seemingly every time he played against them? Here’s hoping that Bijan has one of those days in him. Thing is, it looks as though the Texans have got things going in the right direction. In somewhat related news, I’m streaming the Texans D today because Desmond Ridder.

Panthers/Lions:

Here’s a lovely bit of synchronicity-Carolina has allowed at least 20 points in every game so far and Detroit has scored 20 or more in 13 straight tilts. With Amon-Ra out will Jameson Williams break out his first game back? Injuries and a gambling faux pas have limited his career to 9 targets. He was going to be the next great wr out of Bama.

Giants/Fins:

Oh boy, this one is going to hurt. I doubt Saquon plays and even if he did I recall him coming back from a high ankle sprain too early two years ago and he didn’t have any explosiveness or cutting ability. Tyreek should have a monstrous day given that rookie cb’s Banks and Hawkins will be on him the majority of the time. Yikes! Play all your Miami assets and watch the points roll in.

Go get it.

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Senor Weaselo

2-ACEPTION FAST 2-ACEPTION FURIOUS

Brick Meathook

The “Strip District” has a very misleading name.

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WCS

My brother was the head chef at Kaya around the corner for about four years.

Gumbygirl

So many cool old buildings in the burgh.

Gatoraids

Announcers talking about Hopkins 70 yd game like its 250

The Maestro

Inflation under Biden is truly out of control.

Gatoraids

who can afford to root for the titans in a time like this,

The Maestro

The New England Patriots never existed. They were simply a figment of my imagination for 20 years, and I’ll hear no evidence to the contrary.

Senor Weaselo
fleshwound_NPG

as a new englander once told me, back in the day the pats were like a distant fourth in new england sports coverage (sox, celtics, even bruins…hell, even the whalers got more play sometimes)

fleshwound_NPG

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so much fun, and advanced for 1989

WCS

“I’m Paul Paige. From Papyrus, this is IndyCar Racing!”

fleshwound_NPG

the dude who programmed that shit was from my hometown, the rare good fat hump!

Senor Weaselo

That’s a taunt? For trying to give the ball to a different person?

Gatoraids

thought crime

fleshwound_NPG

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WCS

Yinzers about to throw their shitty Primantis sammiches…

Brick Meathook

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WCS

Balmer has no idea what to do with LAMAR! whatsoever.

WCS

Two timeouts, eight seconds, and Justin Tucker is your kicker..

Throw it away on fourth down.

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Gatoraids

lingering back injury affected tuas judgement on that throw

King Hippo

WOW, lookit y’all Gigantes

Senor Weaselo

Touchdown… Giants?

Senor Weaselo

Imagine how shitty the Giants’ numbers would look if not for the second half against Arizona.

Gatoraids

watchable when you have fantasy players on their opponent

WCS

I can’t imagine there’s many drifters in rural Quebec, but that number will go lower.

WCS

Well, hello Stillers defense.

Buddy Cole's Halftime Show

That’s in her rider with Travis

Senor Weaselo

LAST-SECOND FANTASY QUESTION: Do I go with DAK! @ SF or Charmslinger vs. the Jets?

King Hippo

stick with DAK DAK DAK DAK

Buddy Cole's Halftime Show

You can throw on the Niners not so much the Jets

Wakezilla

Dak

WCS

Even when Uncle Jack starts to look decent, the o-line blows a blitz and gets him drilled into the Earth’s mantle.

Buddy Cole's Halftime Show

De’Von Achane runs for touchdowns, however Devon 4chan runs from the police for touching people with Down’s.

Senor Weaselo

I’ll admit, I kek’d.

Gatoraids

cant fumble if no one touches you

Wakezilla

Archanedown, baby!

Brick Meathook

I used to be a coffee snob. I had a Chemex pour-over maker and I bought fresh-ground coffee from an independent roaster a block away from me in Venice CA (back when Venice was funky and cool).

Over the years I slowly graduated to instant coffee at home. I would sometimes get it at McDonalds using their phone app, because you could get a 16 oz for a buck. Then they started charging two bucks. No way, I just told somebody on the phone. I’m not paying more than a buck for a cup of fucking coffee.

Which got me curious. Just how much did my Folger’s Instant cost per cup? Assuming 120 cups per $10 container, that’s $0.083 per cup. And it’s pretty good, does the trick.

Is your artisan coffee $0.92 or $1.92 or $2.92 per-cup better? I say not.

Thank you.

NEXT WEEK:

How a 16 oz cup of brewed green tea at the supermarket coffee kiosk costs more than a package of 100 green tea bags on the supermarket shelf.

ballsofsteelandfury

I am on a full on boycott of Starbucks. Previous successful boycotts include Blockbuster and Ticketmaster.

Buddy Cole's Halftime Show

And here I was thinking Israel’s Iron Dome program was getting a free forged stainless steel fleshlight

Senor Weaselo

A gently used free forged stainless steel fleshlight, ppl forget that.

Alternate joke:
Grady Powell, host of Forged in Fire: “Now time for the strength test. Remember, it’s not about what the fleshlight does, but how it holds up.”

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Don T

If Elijah Molden is on a highlight, bad for TEN 💯

Game Time Decision

Hope that Liuons lineman is okay

King Hippo

Maybe Grumblelord is tanking? He just can’t bring himself to lose to the Jest.

Sharkbait

They have the most money to spend next year so maybe?

King Hippo

the fact he had a rookie placement kicker, 4 of 7, still on the team and not having been turned into a skin suit? Suspicious.

Don T

I buy this

WCS

OBJ makes one catch for the Ratbirds, heads to locker room.

BugEyedBoo

I think he was just gonna go pinch a loaf.

Senor Weaselo

This is what I get for starting Achane this time!

Don T

Got a lighter? #JustSayin
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Senor Weaselo

As much as I love the blessing that Senorita Weaselo got from her mom’s sifu (who I’ve since met)… has not helped me.

Wakezilla

How we doing, folks?

I see the Dolphins are making life hard for themselves against

King Hippo

So ends the 8-Chan era in South Florida

Game Time Decision

Of course not. Dropped him to start Taylor against you

Gumbygirl

I have a thumping headache. Wonder why/s/?

King Hippo

smoke another bowl, DOCTOR’S ORDERS!

/law degree is technically a doctorate

//stupid ethics rules prevent us from calling ourselves “Doctor”

Gumbygirl

I have no ethical constraints. Genius idea, Dr. King Hippo!

Brick Meathook

Call yourself “Perfesser of Laws”

Senor Weaselo

Car crash?

Gumbygirl

Worse. Steelers game.

Gatoraids

red zone cutaway disgusted they thought the giants could score

Sharkbait

The boooos rain down in foxboro

King Hippo

Like a Black man was kissing a White lady on kiss-cam!

King Hippo

The Legend of White Mac Takes a Most Dark Turn

King Hippo

In my Loser pool, somebody actually took the Jaguras (thinking game was in Buffalo, maybe?) and somebody took the N-GCp (being cute). All the rest of us took the Black Panthers or the Vertically Enhanced Persons, and feel suitably smug

rockingdog

Found a funny;

date: [inviting me inside] make yourself at home
[holding my head under the sink to drink straight from the faucet] thank you

King Hippo

The Chelski comeback yesterday brought you home! GOOD BOY!!!

WCS

Welcome home! Who’s a good boy?!

Senor Weaselo

I’m glad I haven’t done that at Senorita Weaselo’s!

That she’s seen.

King Hippo

How bad am I in Vodka League? I played D-Hop this week. AND teh Gus Bus.

/thank fuck DJ Moore is a thing that exists

King Hippo

Devon 8-Chan???

blaxabbath

We’re heading to Philadelphia/ New Jersey this week for my wife’s best friend’s wedding. She’s going a day ahead with the luggage — I’m following the next day with the boy. Same idea on the return but she stays longer, obvi.

She’s telling me yo prep for cold weather and i honestly cannot tell you the last time i wore a jacket. Cold air is just a concept to me now. High 90’s this second week of October here.

King Hippo

just punch a hobo, take his coat when you get there

King Hippo

Yinzers quite surprised that Lamar! ran the ball. Might be a long day in SWPA

WCS

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blaxabbath

This is life when you let the government get involved in liquor distribution.

Senor Weaselo

It’s nice to be here for a football day for once, even if it’s because of the absolute worst reasons. (Senorita Weaselo and I were on our way to go play a concert when we got hit by a driver making a left to try and get on the highway. Also, it was her birthday, so thank goodness it wasn’t worse or on her side, because I didn’t need her joining the 27 Club the day she turned it!)

Physically I think we’re okay, but mentally I’m absolutely shot, and I’m worried about my poor car who’s been through a lot the last year and a half and scared that this finished him off.

WCS

Glad you’re both physically alright. I’m sure watching MILF Hunter Z will help you de-stress.

King Hippo

Resistable Force against Most Movable Object! IN TEH LATE WINDOW WOO

King Hippo

Go to the doctor for your whiplash so the insurance company has to pay pain and suffering. And glad y’all both a’ight

Gumbygirl

Seriously. Get paid.

Brick Meathook

Hippo is a lawyer-talking guy. He knows all the angles.

WCS

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Senor Weaselo

It’s something I’ll check potentially, obviously everything’s currently closed due to the being Sunday but I’ll see how I’m doing.

Brick Meathook

You’re feeling terrible. Tomorrow it will be worse. Keep practicing that statement.

King Hippo

PLUS, you had to miss that gig! LOST INCOME

blaxabbath

So get a new car.

Don T

Christ man. Sounds horrible, maybe you need outside help. Get your car to a voodoo guy.
Glad to hear you made it quite OK.

Spur

My picks

Ravens -4.5
Lions -9.5
Fins -11.5
Rammit +4.5

WCS

One team wins 16-13 in a disasterpiece, or one team wins 27-6 in a shitnado.

Hi.

King Hippo

You missed a 3rd and 36 earlier. We were all very disappoint.

WCS

Lil’er WCS had her sixth birthday Monday, Lil’ Duke had his first yesterday, and I’m about to (hopefully as soon as tomorrow) land a new jorb promotion.

Waking up to witness Goodell’s exiles across the pond?
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Sharkbait

Two more McGillicuddy shots and more beer. Walking into the stadium

King Hippo

you spelled “stumbling and/or crawling” wrong