NFL/NCAAF Thread

[Golden_Latias]

But I'm not particularly impressed with the Bears offense, and I think SF has an overall better defense than the Bears. Plus, it's a home game. I see SF winning easily.

[sAv1Or)]

But I'm not particularly impressed with the Bears offense, and I think SF has an overall better defense than the Bears. Plus, it's a home game. I see SF winning easily.

SF's D is definitely not better than the Bears D. That's the biggest disappointment for me this season, esp. since they brought back pretty much their whole "championship" D from last year. I was never really impressed w/ SF's offense to begin w/. Now, SF's D vs. CHI's offense, that's the match-up I think you're looking for in terms of mismatch.

[Golden_Latias]

SF has the #1 ranked rushing in the NFL FWIW.

Pretty much what I was thinking, SF's D vs. CHI's O.

But I don't know. Maybe I'm just an ignorant and bitter Lions fan that doesn't want to acknowledge the Bears are elite.

[sAv1Or)]

SF has the #1 ranked rushing in the NFL FWIW.

Pretty much what I was thinking, SF's D vs. CHI's O.

But I don't know. Maybe I'm just an ignorant and bitter Lions fan that doesn't want to acknowledge the Bears are elite.

The only think elite about the bears is their D. The funny part is they run a 4-3 w/ basic components but they do it darn good.

Their offense is far from elite. It may be hyped, but it's not elite. Their TE position makes me want to cry

[HoboJak]

Da Bears D is nearing the point it breaks records, to say SF D > Beas D is silly. I'll say the Bears O is average, it isn't anywhere near elite due to our crappy O-Line, useleess TE's, and an Offensive Coordinator who has absolutely no idea what he's doing(I.e his "brilliant" one-reciever routes that make it really hard for our opponent to tell who we're gonna throw it to -.-)
But yes, funny how extremely simple the D is.

EDIT: There goes any respect I had for the Texans

"But it was good that he was out, though. I mean you always want to take the quarterback out of the game."

Why wasn't this guy suspended? -.-

[sAv1Or)]

I'll say the Bears O is average, it isn't anywhere near elite due to our crappy O-Line, useleess TE's, and an Offensive Coordinator who has absolutely no idea what he's doing(I.e his "brilliant" one-reciever routes that make it really hard for our opponent to tell who we're gonna throw it to -.-)

Well it would help to have a good TE to give another option. That's really the only way that it's effective.

[sceptile33]

Da Bears D is nearing the point it breaks records, to say SF D > Beas D is silly. I'll say the Bears O is average, it isn't anywhere near elite due to our crappy O-Line, useleess TE's, and an Offensive Coordinator who has absolutely no idea what he's doing(I.e his "brilliant" one-reciever routes that make it really hard for our opponent to tell who we're gonna throw it to -.-)
But yes, funny how extremely simple the D is.

EDIT: There goes any respect I had for the Texans

Why wasn't this guy suspended? -.-

How is the Bears defense better than the '49ers's defense? According to the numbers, the '49ers defense is better in both yards allowed per game, as well as points allowed per game. Am I missing something?

[Golden_Latias]

And the Bears have had a FAR easier schedule than the Niners, so that's not the reason.

[HoboJak]

San Fran gives up .7 points less per game, give up 15 yds less per game(Note, CHI has sent their backups to give up plenty of yds & points at the end of games alot this year)
DA BEARS have forced more than twice as many turnovers (SF 13 DA BEARS 30) have 9 more sacks (26 > 17) and have 6 more TD's (7 >1)
And finally, I hope SF runs at us alot. It won't get them very far.

So I stand by what I said. DA BEARS D > SF D
And let me look over their "much harder" schedule...     Spoiler:

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GB: we played them.
Detroit: We played them
the Bills: one of the worst teams in the league.
The Jets: Same as Bills.
Seattle: they are 1-4 away for a reason.
The Giants: I'll give them this one.
Arizona: Pitiful. The Rams: We played them.
The Vikings: I'd put them in the same league as the Panthers, Colts, and Cowboys.

GB = GB
STL = STL
DET= DET
Bills = Jags
Jets = Titans
HOU >>>>> NYG
Minny = Colts (Opposite strengths, however)
SEA > CAR just by a little, the Panthers are better than their record.
DAL >>> CARDS
 

Nothing there screams much harder to me.

[PsychicPsycho]

I don't think Monday Night games can be flexed. By that point, I think all other scheduled games will have been played, so no one else can be moved to that slot.

Well, they could decide on doing it on the preceding tuesday or wednesday. However, I found something on wikipedia (believe it if you want) saying,

"Thanksgiving games and all games airing on cable channels (Monday, Thursday, and Saturday games) are fixed in place and cannot be changed, as are games during Christmas weekend whenever Christmas Day falls on a Sunday...".

So I guess they're stuck.

[Sid87]

So what's everyone's opinion on football every Thursday night? I'll be honest: I hate it.

It's awful for fantasy football reasons. Not only because a FF player has to be aware of players on his team that play on Thursday night, but because it locks the free agency list every Thursday evening before all the injuries are known about for the week.

I really hate prime time games on weeknights. Sunday and Monday are bad enough... now you want me to stay up and be tired a THIRD worknight of the week?

I don't like the NFL being an exclusive network. ESPN is, at least, basic cable, so most people who want ESPN aren't getting a cable package JUST for it. The NFL Network is a stupid extraneous channel that nearly everyone has to buy a whole package of channels from their cable company just to get. It's the NFL working hand-in-hand with cable and dish companies to screw consumers and line their pockets.

[sAv1Or)]

I don't mind Thursday Night games. I enjoy another day option to watch football instead of having to cram it all in on Sunday and then 1 Monday game.

[Golden_Latias]

Indifferent. I don't watch prime time games, because I don't care 90% of the time.

[Zenotwapal]

But I'm not particularly impressed with the Bears offense, and I think SF has an overall better defense than the Bears. Plus, it's a home game. I see SF winning easily.

I'm not impressed with either offense to be honest. The Bears haven't produced stellar offensive numbers this year, but I do think the Niner's have an edge in the running game and the offense in general.
Its really going to be dependent on on how the Bears offense performs. They have to get momentum going for them early.
I expect a low scoring game though.

[HoboJak]

Jeffery will be back, that will give Jay more than 1 or 2 people to throw to. (Assuming he plays, if not, it'll give Jason more people to throw to.) Forte and Bush are both great backs, Tice just needs to give them more oppurtunities at good times. I think if the O-Line plays like they did last week our O will have the edge. If they play like they did the rest of the season, we'd better hope our D scores alot.

[ebevan91]

I don't like the matchups at all on Thursday nights. They're always so bad.

[sAv1Or)]

I don't like the matchups at all on Thursday nights. They're always so bad.

Tonight's was a pretty good match-up actually. BUF and MIA are 2 pretty evenly matched teams.

[FullMetalAlchemist]

Well, UNC can't become bowl-eligible (which doesn't really matter to them because they are a basketball-first school) but they have prevented Virginia from doing so. Other than Clemson and FSU the ACC is pretty weak this year. Can't see both of them getting into the BCS though.

After watching this season, maybe ND might have to give joining the ACC for non-football sports a second thought.

[ebevan91]

Tonight's was a pretty good match-up actually. BUF and MIA are 2 pretty evenly matched teams.

Well yeah 2 bad teams is usually a good game.

[sAv1Or)]

Well yeah 2 bad teams is usually a good game.

If you want to look @ it that way then I guess. Could be worse. It could be Jets vs. Jaguars