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2018-2019 NFL Thread

hockeyfan1

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What's the lowdown on the NFL this year?  Whowill win the Super Bowl?  Are the San Francisco 49ers the most improved team?  And what of Tom Brady & his New England Patriots?

All of that and more plus the latest news on what teams to watch this year, etc., etc.:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000957751/article/fiftythree-nfl-things-to-watch-on-the-road-to-super-bowl-liii

The season opener kicks off Thursday September 6th with the Atlanta Falcons against the Philadelphia Eagles (defending Super Bowl champions).
 
Perhaps the most controversial headline to date for the league even before the start of the season, was the running shoe brand Nike and it's naming of Colin Kaepernick as the face of the brand.  While as  controversial as it may have seemed judging by the reactions of Nike shoe burning by Trump supporters, and not controversial at all to those who understood both the cleverness of the marketing and the willingness to showcase a maverick figure in Kaepernick and shake the reins of people's concious in choosing him in the first place.

Not to be outdone, and expectedly,  brought forth the ire of Trump, who once called players like Kaepernick "s**s of b***ches", in reference to them taking a knee rather than standing during the playing of the US National Anthem last season in protest of racial injustice in America.

Call it what you will, call it what you may, but the Nike slogan with Kaepernick's face succinctly reads:  "Believe in something."  Even if it means sacrificng everything."  (in reference of Kaepeenick having become unemployed on account of his actions).

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Who'd a thunk it?  The Buffalo Bills -led Josh Allen thumped the Minnesota Vikings 27-6, making this a nightmare outcome for bettors.  Who would have expected a one-sided result from an underdog (Buffalo) over a contender (Minnesota).  Not even close. 

Buffalo fans can definitely do their happy dance.

Not since 1995 has an underdog beat a huge point spread.


https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/sorting-the-sunday-pile-bills-shock-vikings-behind-allen-concerns-with-andrew-luck-and-more-from-week-3/amp/
 
But they're so much fun to watch. So many offensive weapons and one of the all time great QBs pulling the strings making it look incredibly easy.

Three consecutive 40+ point games, 9 straight wins, and now hints of being a Superbowl favourite with the bookies
 
Arn said:
But they're so much fun to watch. So many offensive weapons and one of the all time great QBs pulling the strings making it look incredibly easy.

Three consecutive 40+ point games, 9 straight wins, and now hints of being a Superbowl favourite with the bookies
Context: I've been an Eagles fan since I was like 10. Yesterday's game was not good
 
Haha apologies! At least you got to enjoy winning a superbowl a few months back, though!
 
Arn said:
Haha apologies! At least you got to enjoy winning a superbowl a few months back, though!

Yes, I shouldn't complain.  Along with the Leafs winning the Stanley Cup, seeing the Eagles win the SuperBowl was something I thought I'd never see in my lifetime.
 
My mum's aunt married an American GI at the end of the 2nd world war and moved home with him to New Orleans. As my mum was growing up during the troubles in Belfast my granny encouraged her to spend her teenage and early 20s summers living with my aunt in NOLA, took me to visit when I was 10 and we went to the Superdome for a game but I only really had a passing interest.

About 6 years ago I decided to visit NOLA and took in a game (2011 so a couple of years post superbowl win) which really got me hooked and following the team properly and sport in general. Probably the best sporting atmosphere I've ever experienced in that Dome.

It's not been a particularly easy team to follow since then but last season felt like something was happening and this year feels potentialpy fantastic.
 
Nik the Trik said:
This Monday nighter might be the best/craziest football game I've ever seen.

Highest scoring MNF game ever, currently 3rd most combined points in NFL history (and counting)!
That pick might seal it for the Rams, fun game to watch!
 
Being a Jets fan and Patriots hater has given me very little joy over the last 20 years but...LOL.
 
Las Vegas pegs the New Orleans Saints as favourites to win Super Bowl:

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nations-sportsbooks-agree-saints-overwhelming-favorites-win-super-bowl-liii-145901164.html
 
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