Week 1 Other Game Thread

[Guiness]

Watching the post game start time special edition pre-game show right now.

Tony Dungy and two other guys standing around with umbrellas. Mary Popins and toupee comments were the highlight of the conversation. Then they cut to Michele Tofoya who's standing out there braving it! Windy as hell.

[pbmax]

I think Michelle had someone holding something for her. Her hair was dry and it was raining hard.

No Montee Ball so far. Welker is Welker but four yard outs are a tough way to get down the field.

Flacco looked like he saw nothing deep on their first possession. Stokely is SO old he couldn't run to a first down with a 10 yard head start.

[pbmax]

Daniel Jeremiah ‏@MoveTheSticks 7m
Ravens start off with only 2 down linemen

It was a 2-0!

Holy cow Smith was open.

[MJZiggy]

Nice play. Should have gone a lot longer. Go RayRay!!

[MJZiggy]

BTW, Ravens scored...

[pbmax]

SI_DougFarrar ‏@SI_DougFarrar 10m
RT @ESPNStatsInfo: The 34-minute weather delay in the Ravens-Broncos game is the same length of the delay in last year's Super Bowl.

Alert Ray Lewis.

[pbmax]

Alert Denver: Tell Your Football Team the Game Has Actually Started

[MJZiggy]

I think they got it now...Boo.

[pbmax]

OK, I like the xfinity ad. Cougar unseen into house. Nice touch.

[MJZiggy]

I go to the bathroom for 30 freaking seconds and the Ravens score a touchdown? What happened?

[Joemailman]

I go to the bathroom for 30 freaking seconds and the Ravens score a touchdown? What happened?

Welker muffed punt at the 5 and Ravens recovered at the 2. Rice scored.

[Joemailman]

Shoulda drafted Julius Thomas in FF.

[pbmax]

Shoulda drafted Julius Thomas in FF.

All of Twitter either agrees or is cursing not drafting him

[mraynrand]

Welker muffed punt at the 5 and Ravens recovered at the 2. Rice scored.

Ross woulda caught it. I saw in Welker's eyes that he would fumble.

[Guiness]

That was a nasty collision between Jacoby Jones and the UDFA that made the team. The rookie didn't do his career any favours with a boneheaded play like that.

[Teamcheez1]

Not terribly impressed with either team tonight. Ravens will collapse under the pressure of being Superbowl champions this year. Manning's noodle arm is accurate but has absolutely no zip on the ball.

[Guiness]

How much would it hurt to get hit on the forearm by the ball just after it leave the kicker's foot???

[Bretsky]

Shoulda drafted Julius Thomas in FF.


I have had my eye on Julius Thomas the whole preseason as a guy who will greatly outperform expectations. Ditto for the Cleveland TE

In the 3G New York Auction Leage every team has to start two Tight Ends and in the auction we ended up with Jermicael Finley, Tony Gonzalez, Jordan Cameron, and Julius Thomas. We got the latter two VERY cheap.

With every team having to start two TE's if you find a sleeper or two they have huge value in trades so I like stockpiling sleepers there

[pbmax]

I think Peyton's arm looks pretty OK. Bronco's offense seems OK too with Ball in at RB :lol:

Still not sure they have a pass rush. Too bad Wisconsin lineman had to give up that sack.

[pbmax]

Rice with a chicken wing blitz pickup

[pbmax]

You can see a scar on the back of Peyton's neck. From his neck surgery?

[Joemailman]

You can see a scar on the back of Peyton's neck. From his neck surgery?

I'll assume that's it. Otherwise I don't want to know.

[MadScientist]

I've heard of dropping a sure pick-6, but that's not the way it usually happens.

[Guiness]

Smartest thing I've heard Collingsworth say in a while: "Head coach should tell their players to keep the ball and hand it to an official"

edit: then he redeems himself by saying "it's a game again" It's 42-24, don't insult me by injecting false drama :beat:

[pbmax]

Deja vu all over again here tonight

[Pugger]

It was shocking how bad Baltimore looked tonight. I hope they play like that in week 6. ;-)

[denverYooper]

All of Twitter either agrees or is cursing not drafting him

Local sports dudes (including my favorite, Alfred Williams) have been talking up JT all of preseason.

[mraynrand]

Smartest thing I've heard Collingsworth say in a while: "Head coach should tell their players to keep the ball and hand it to an official"

edit: then he redeems himself by saying "it's a game again" It's 42-24, don't insult me by injecting false drama :beat:

I only saw part of the game, but Collinsworth was all over it - he seemed to know exactly what each team was doing and why

emulating the great one!

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/9oTx6-jZBhM/hqdefault.jpg

[Cheesehead Craig]

Not terribly impressed with either team tonight. Ravens will collapse under the pressure of being Superbowl champions this year. Manning's noodle arm is accurate but has absolutely no zip on the ball.

He was downright dominant for a "noodle" arm. What exactly would impress you more than what Manning did?

[channtheman]

Anyone else think that Harbaugh turned total pussy in the 4th quarter? I realize that the Ravens chance of winning were very slim, but not going for it on 4th down late in the game and then not even going for the inside kick was really weak. It's interesting that a guy plays that scared when his team has alread lost.

[Pugger]

He was downright dominant for a "noodle" arm. What exactly would impress you more than what Manning did?

If Mannings arm looked this weak in week one how will it be come late November/December? He's no spring chicken either. We shall see.

[pbmax]

Anyone else think that Harbaugh turned total pussy in the 4th quarter? I realize that the Ravens chance of winning were very slim, but not going for it on 4th down late in the game and then not even going for the inside kick was really weak. It's interesting that a guy plays that scared when his team has alread lost.

That FG attempt was idiotic. Way too close to blow that field position on a FG attempt. You have a lot more difficult plays to make to catch up in this game than 4th and 3 or 4 yards at the 25 yardline.

[pbmax]

Deja vu all over again here tonight

Eh. Not so much as it turns out.

[Guiness]

That FG attempt was idiotic. Way too close to blow that field position on a FG attempt. You have a lot more difficult plays to make to catch up in this game than 4th and 3 or 4 yards at the 25 yardline.

I was heavily in favour of it. I've got the Ravens kicker on a fantasy team, so it meant a sure 3 instead of a possible 1 point!

[Patler]

Manning's noodle arm is accurate but has absolutely no zip on the ball.

I'm not sure that matters much as long as the QB understands his own velocity and is adept at reading the defense and quickly moving from option to option.

[Fritz]

Well, it does limit his choices.

He's smart, very smart, though.

But I do like it when the Packers play a team with an immobile quarterback. And Peyton Manning is about as mobile as Lynn Dickey is - now.

[pbmax]

Well, it does limit his choices.

He's smart, very smart, though.

But I do like it when the Packers play a team with an immobile quarterback. And Peyton Manning is about as mobile as Lynn Dickey is - now.

He is no speedster but Manning is a master at keeping his feet moving and being able to create enough space in the pocket to let him throw. Watch him, he dances like a bear on two legs but both hands and arms are always ready to throw. Technically, he's very impressive. In the pocket he's better than Rodgers.

Outside of it is when he is toast and will throw it away.

[Fritz]

I don't doubt your observation. There's a reason he's been so great. But I'd prefer the Packers play a QB with his style, as opposed to a running QB.

But Manning also crumples like a tin can in a vise the moment he's touched.

[Guiness]

lol @ the criticism's of Peyton! I've never been a fan of his, hate the chicken dance he does before the snap, but he's about as complete a QB as you'll ever see. And pretty damn tough too, does everyone forget that before his neck injury, he hadn't missed a start in his career? There was talk, and not unwarranted, that he had a shot at a certain QB's iron man record.

Is his arm that bad? I didn't notice it Thursday, but wasn't really watching. He had a couple of pretty long completions, his arm looked pretty good to me. The Ravens tackling also looked pretty horrid, I might add.

[pbmax]

Mark Sanchez dislocated his shoulder (subluxation) on that hit in the last preseason game. Glazer said he previously had a partially torn labrum. Getting a second opinion on surgery.

[Fritz]

lol @ the criticism's of Peyton! I've never been a fan of his, hate the chicken dance he does before the snap, but he's about as complete a QB as you'll ever see. And pretty damn tough too, does everyone forget that before his neck injury, he hadn't missed a start in his career? There was talk, and not unwarranted, that he had a shot at a certain QB's iron man record.

Is his arm that bad? I didn't notice it Thursday, but wasn't really watching. He had a couple of pretty long completions, his arm looked pretty good to me. The Ravens tackling also looked pretty horrid, I might add.

I'm not really criticizing Manning. Much. He's one of the all-time greats, no doubt. I just go nuts though when an opposing QB scrambles away - the Packers never seem to do well against that type of QB. I'd prefer they play a more immobile guy.

My only criticism is how quickly he crumples when he is touched by a defender. However, that might be why he stayed healthy so long.

[denverYooper]

Peanut Tillman is still good.

[Fritz]

Vikes and Lions swapping touchdowns like lovers swapping spit.

And man, those new Vike unis are u-g-l-y.

[Rastak]

Vikes and Lions swapping touchdowns like lovers swapping spit.

And man, those new Vike unis are u-g-l-y.

Only one counted.

[Fritz]

Only one counted.

One touchdown or one uniform?

[gbgary]

is Jennings hurt already? haven't seen him or heard his name...I did miss the 1st quarter though.

[Fritz]

Both teams look like shit. Ponder just threw an incredibly lame interception. But no fear - Lions have 4 penalties, fumble, intercept.

[digitaldean]

Bears only reason to be in this game are the WRs for Cincy. They got a gift penalty from refs to get a late Fg before halftime

[Rastak]

One touchdown or one uniform?


So we're not talking actual football today, good to know early.

[gbgary]

lol

[HarveyWallbangers]

Vikings look lousy. The Lions look like the Lions. Too bad somebody has to win this game.

[digitaldean]

And nowCutler throws his perfectly timed INT. just when they're driving for a go ahead score. Way to go, Jay!

[digitaldean]

Cincy WRs have had 2 fumbles, 1 lost and were responsible for 1 INT. Green looks very tough, but they do a lousy job of holding on to football.

[MJZiggy]

NO is running over the Falcons way more than the score would indicate...

[pittstang5]

Looks like Chicago will pull this one out. They are so God Damn lucky when it comes to turnovers. If the Bengal WRs could hold onto the ball, this could be a different game.

Lions vs. Vikings - both looking sloppy as hell and too bad one of them actually has to win that game.

So, will the Packers be sharing the basement with the Lions or Vikings?

[denverYooper]

Bungles just blew this one.

[Fritz]

So we're not talking actual football today, good to know early.

Love ya too, Ras.

Was gonna say something about sorry your guys lost, but after your comment I'll say nothing about Christian Ponder at all.

[pbmax]

Reggie Bush keeps getting holes like that this season and he is going to resemble a real RB. Wow did that open up. Nice cutback.

[pbmax]

Suh just walked 63 back into Ponder in under 2 seconds.

[pbmax]

Not joking. Best play I have seen today was Simpson for the Vikes carrying two Lions over 10 yards to get out of bounds on this drive. I have no idea how he made it.

[Bossman641]

Looks like Chicago will pull this one out. They are so God Damn lucky when it comes to turnovers. If the Bengal WRs could hold onto the ball, this could be a different game.

Lions vs. Vikings - both looking sloppy as hell and too bad one of them actually has to win that game.

So, will the Packers be sharing the basement with the Lions or Vikings?

Isn't that the truth. I hate the fucking bears.

[Guiness]

Lions made the Vikings look really bad. Bush with big holes to run through, DL controlling the Vikings OL handily. Kyle Rudolph with a questionable decision to run out of bounds...1 yard short of the first down.v

[Fritz]

Ras? Ras?

[HarveyWallbangers]

BTW, Chad Greenway was not good in this game. I've felt like he's probably the most overrated Viking by their fans. He's a decent player, but nowhere near the Pro Bowl caliber player that many Viking fans think he is. Bell was leaving him behind like Brandon Jackson used to do.

[pbmax]

How did Bishop do?

[HarveyWallbangers]

How did Bishop do?

I didn't even notice him. I noticed #55 (Marvin Mitchell) in the game, so I'm not sure how much Bishop even played.

[Teamcheez1]

How did Bishop do?

He had no stat line in the game.

[digitaldean]

Eli sure looking pretty off vs. Dallas

[Iron Mike]

is Jennings hurt already? haven't seen him or heard his name...I did miss the 1st quarter though.

I think he was brainwashed into believing that the Queens don't actually suck....

[Teamcheez1]

Jennings finished with a pedestrian 3 catches for 33 yards (a long of 20)

[red]

and down goes romo

thats gotta be some busted ribs

[digitaldean]

Wow Giants offense and ST are just shooting themselves tonight. All those turnovers.....UGGG-LEE

[Fritz]

I wonder if Greg Jennings still revels in his new, free, non-brainwashed life, or if he grits his teeth when Ponder under, or over throws or throws behind his receivers. Missing Rodgers yet?

[Upnorth]

Bears give up no sacks to Cincinnati and they have a good d. Tressman is going to make the bears o much better.

[Pugger]

I think he was brainwashed into believing that the Queens don't actually suck....

:lol:

Having those clowns lose like that made our loss a little easier to bear. :mrgreen:

[MadScientist]

Minny sportswriter dumps on Ponder:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/222908461.html
How long before Jennings sister starts tweeting about Ponders leadership?

[mmmdk]

MNF...can Vick still bark? Does RGIII still have a leg to stand on? All this - and more - to come your way!

[Teamcheez1]

Terrible call by the referees against Philly.

[mmmdk]

Morris having a great day...:rolleyes:

[pittstang5]

I don't know what to make of this Redskins team. They look sloppy, but RG3 will probably look God-like against the Pack next week.

[packrulz]

Looks like "cheap shot" Suh might get suspended: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23563179/suspension-on-the-table-for-ndamukong-suh-following-dirty-play-sunday

[Packers4Glory]

Minny sportswriter dumps on Ponder:
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/222908461.html
How long before Jennings sister starts tweeting about Ponders leadership?

He had 2 catches and 4 targets late into the game. I guess he caught a 3rd but i found it funny as shit.