Week 2 Game Thread

[Soxy]

Maybe Smith is smart enough at the line of scrimmage so that his star RB wouldn't be averaging one yard per carry? Dak is put into an optimum position to succeed with a great offensive line, great back, and a good set of receivers. When his team has barely over a hundred yards of total offense he deserves a lot of criticism.

It's Dak's fault that their running game has been comically inept today? Okay. By that logic, you have to give Dak credit for the fact they had they had the second best rushing offense in the NFL last season.

Would Alex Smith magically prevent the Dallas defense from giving up 400 yards to an offense led by the immortal Trevor Siemian? I guess that's Dak's fault too?

 

[Soxy]

I don't think most sane fans would take a 33 year old Alex Smith over Dak Prescott. Alex Smith is who he is.

What this guy said. Alex Smith is the floor for Dak Prescott. Dak's ceiling is one of the best QBs in the NFL. There isn't a GM alive that would take Smith over Dak. The Chiefs GM just traded two 1st rd picks to get a replacement for Smith. Dak's having a bad game but c'mon.

 

[Blue Monkey]

Only one of KC, Oakland, and Denver gets a home playoff game

So we may have to host one of these teams in the divisional game... AWESOME!!

 

[streeter88]

Is that a new record for pick 6's? 103 yards? Wow.

 

[Soxy]

I wish Talib was still on the Pats. Hard to root against that dude.

 

[Gunfighter 09]

if denver playes like this and bolies is not out for the year denver can win road playoff games kc will fade without berry oak is a worry but def wins champions and del rio will choke in the playoffs

Please tell me about Vance Joseph's extensive record of playoff coaching success.

 

[Ed Hillel]

I wish Talib was still on the Pats. Hard to root against that dude.

Hmmm

 

[Kliq]

I don't think most sane fans would take a 33 year old Alex Smith over Dak Prescott. Alex Smith is who he is.

Obviously you would rather have the prospect of Dak; but I'm not talking about who I'd rather have for 15 seasons; I'm only talking about right now.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Denver straight up curb stomped the Cowboys. AFC looks very tough.

Pats
Steelers
Broncos
Raiders
Chiefs
Ravens
Dolphins
Titans

There are going to be at least a couple pretty good teams that don't make it.

 

[54thMA]

That field is so bright it looks like they are playing the game on the surface of the sun. And where are the overhead cameras located, Florida?

 

[DanoooME]

Is it just me or is the lighting in this Atl/GB game really strange?

 

[Blue Monkey]

Is it just me or is the lighting in this Atl/GB game really strange?

It looks like madden with the player shadows

 

[Ed Hillel]

Denver straight up curb stomped the Cowboys. AFC looks very tough.

Pats
Steelers
Broncos
Raiders
Chiefs
Ravens
Dolphins
Titans

There are going to be at least a couple pretty good teams that don't make it.

Dolphins don't belong there imo. Maybe Houston instead if Watson develops.

 

[TFisNEXT]

Obviously you would rather have the prospect of Dak; but I'm not talking about who I'd rather have for 15 seasons; I'm only talking about right now.

I don't think most would take Alex Smith right now either. Maybe but he was worse than Prescott during Prescott's rookie season. Not sure I'd put much weight on one road game in Denver.

 

[McBride11]

The field is super bright? Were the shadows this distinct during the Pats game in NO earlier?

 

[eustis22]

eclipse lighting

 

[eustis22]

eclipse lighting

 

[McBride11]

The imagination agency??? Now the intros are just goofs. Hah

 

[tims4wins]

I don't think most would take Alex Smith right now either. Maybe but he was worse than Prescott during Prescott's rookie season. Not sure I'd put much weight on one road game in Denver.

Really? I bet all 32 HC would

 

[BigSoxFan]

Dolphins don't belong there imo. Maybe Houston instead if Watson develops.

First place! But, seriously, they look like a solid WC contender to me with that offense.

 

[TFisNEXT]

Really? I bet all 32 HC would

Proven Veteran syndrome?

Smith had worse numbers pretty much across the board last year. Yards/A, total yards, TD, INT, comp %, etc.

Either that or you'd have to really be heavily weighting the first 2 games of 2017. I suppose you could make that argument that last year was a fluke for Dak and Alex Smith has taken his game to another level at age 33...but I'm not convinced.

 

[johnmd20]

So we may have to host one of these teams in the divisional game... AWESOME!!

Man, talk about a luxury problem. It's Week 2 and you're already worried about playoff matchups.

 

[Blue Monkey]

Man, talk about a luxury problem. It's Week 2 and you're already worried about playoff matchups.

We're on a message board and I'm a New England sports fan... I'm worried about everything.

 

[Soxy]

Is it just me or is the lighting in this Atl/GB game really strange?

The field is super bright? Were the shadows this distinct during the Pats game in NO earlier?

Stadium is using LED lights instead of florescent lights.

 

[johnmd20]

We're on a message board and I'm a New England sports fan... I'm worried about everything.

I'm not sure you can classify thinking about the playoff match-ups in week 2 as a worry. It's the opposite of a worry, it's a luxury.

Imagine if you're a Browns fan. Do you think they are worried about potentially matching up with Oakland in the 2nd round?

 

[GeorgeCostanza]

I'm not sure you can classify thinking about the playoff match-ups in week 2 as a worry. It's the opposite of a worry, it's a luxury.

Imagine if you're a Browns fan. Do you think they are worried about potentially matching up with Oakland in the 2nd round?

I'd get a migraine just thinking about that if I were a brown. Hey...wait a minute!

 

[McBride11]

Do I remember Grady Jarrett in the SB? Sure I remember him in the first half...

 

[j-man]

Please tell me about Vance Joseph's extensive record of playoff coaching success.

none as of now but kubiak had none in 2015 the Off looks 100 times better than 2016 the def finesh the game unlike last week

again if turnover trevor does not put us behind the 8 ball gave LA 14 Pts gave dal 14 pts then denver will be in every game betther not lose to denver twice or brady will go for 500 on your def

 

[Blue Monkey]

I'm not sure you can classify thinking about the playoff match-ups in week 2 as a worry. It's the opposite of a worry, it's a luxury.

Imagine if you're a Browns fan. Do you think they are worried about potentially matching up with Oakland in the 2nd round?

I would say they are just trying to figure out what type of bag to wear over their head on Sunday.

 

[j-man]

Denver straight up curb stomped the Cowboys. AFC looks very tough.

Pats
Steelers
Broncos
Raiders
Chiefs
Ravens
Dolphins
Titans

There are going to be at least a couple pretty good teams that don't make it.

yeah Miami will not and Ravens are in deep unlees they can win 11 or 10 with 3 nfc L

 

[Ed Hillel]

Do I remember Grady Jarrett in the SB? Sure I remember him in the first half...

I think he sacked Brady twice in the 4th and almost caused an INT on the first play of the game-tying drive. He was a beast.

 

[Van Everyman]

Am I the only one who is kind of hoping this Falcons team falls apart?

 

[Ed Hillel]

The hockey goal horn is obnoxious.

 

[BaseballJones]

Am I the only one who is kind of hoping this Falcons team falls apart?

Their offense looks scary good again this year. So many weapons.

 

[j-man]

Am I the only one who is kind of hoping this Falcons team falls apart?

i am too i blame them for exopsed denvers weakness that lead to 6 other losses last season

 

[j-man]

and boiles might be out for the year that a worry for denver

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

I get why people expected Atlanta to have PTSD and go 8-8 but this offense is still legit.

 

[wade boggs chicken dinner]

Marshal Yanda out for the year I hear for the Ravens. Big blow for them if true.

 

[McBride11]

I think he sacked Brady twice in the 4th and almost caused an INT on the first play of the game-tying drive. He was a beast.

Yes, but facts ruin the overall theme of the ATL tiring down the stretch which is way more fun to remember.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

I get why people expected Atlanta to have PTSD and go 8-8 but this offense is still legit.

Yeah, this is a really good team. Offense is a machine, even if the OL isn't overwhelming. They did lose a really goid FB (DiMarco) in FA, but he was by no means an indispensable player amd Shanahan was unusual in terms of his usage of the FB as a weapon.

And their defense is fast and talented, which is a nightmare to deal with if you're playing from behind.

The key will be whether Quinn learned a lesson about game management from the Super Bowl - his comments advocating for a collective amnesia about the game gives one pause, but hard to think he didn't take a long look at the run/pass decisions in the 4th

 

[Kliq]

Atlanta's secondary has been really good tonight. They are not playing an average offense and their pass rush and coverage have been superb after the first touchdown.

 

[staz]

Atlanta's secondary has been really good tonight. They are not playing an average offense and their pass rush and coverage have been superb after the first touchdown.

Let's just wait and see how that holds up in the 2nd half.

 

[lars10]

Atlanta's secondary has been really good tonight. They are not playing an average offense and their pass rush and coverage have been superb after the first touchdown.

I also feel like GB is in a bit of shock after losing Nelson early. And aren't two OL out as well?

 

[nothumb]

Am I the only one who is kind of hoping this Falcons team falls apart?

i'm not feeling confident enough yet to root for / against any NFC teams. right now i'm just hoping the other AFC teams fall apart. let's talk about ATL in November

 

[McBride11]

Yess Yesss, let's talk about more Superbowl.

 

[nothumb]

lol looks like marty still has a knack for getting called for OPI.

 

[nothumb]

rodgers not doing much for his "best QB alive" case tonight

 

[Mystic Merlin]

rodgers not doing much for his "best QB alive" case tonight

It's a hot mess out there for GB.

Trufant made a great catch on a bad throw

 

[Erik Hanson's Hook]

I'm confused. I thought GB had the best QB in the league. If not of all time.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Rodgers had some real clunkers without Nelson a few years ago.