NFL 2016 Season

Recorded the game last night then got up at half 4 to watch it before work.

It was a decent enough game. Mainly it was a game of 2 decent offenses against 2 poor defences.

I think most people expected the Steelers defence to be poor, and the secondary certainly didn't disappoint in that regard but I was surprised by the Pats defence. If any other team had the roster turnover that the Patriots have had (losing the likes of Wilfork, Revis and countless others) then you would expect a drop in performance. But with Belichick you always assume that he'll fix things. Didn't look like it last night.

Biggest difference between the 2 teams I thought was the amount of options Brady had. He spread the ball around to a bunch of different targets, whereas the Steelers were pretty much stuck with throwing to Antonio Brown and Heath Miller.

Losing away to the Patriots is never a disaster, but there was a few worrying signs for the Steelers. Last year was bad, but this is probably the worst secondary I have ever seen. Antwon Blake in particular was painful to watch.

On the plus side only 3 more games till Bryant is back!!
 
t-rex said:
Was looking forward to watching the first Bears game of the season. Really annoyed that I can't use my game pass to watch it live!
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Yep the age old fight with the Sky Blackouts if you're a GamePass customer. However the game is on Pick TV (Freeview, Freesat etc. channel) as one of their usual 'buy Sky Sports' weekends so you can watch it live on this occasion. Coverage starts at 5.30pm.

Although that being said it's a stinker of a game to open the season with. Several of the other games would have been a better choice. The Bear/Pack hasn't been a proper rivalry for years now.
 
Yea James Jones has slotted back in so easily. Looks good.

As do the Bears so far. Dominating the clock, playing simple, well paced O with Jay. Forte doing his usual stuff and the D is much improved. Clearly see Fangio has trained them in the basics. Whatever happens in second half I'm impressed with that showing.
 
Not sure what is going on with the Colts today.

Hoping the Rams can hold on for the victory, always liked Nick Foles when he with the Eagles.
 
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Matthew's read it well although typical outcome. I think GBs quality started to shine through in the second half. We have 'em bit of a game and for me some good things in terms of improvements.
 
Seattle helped out massively there, should've been a 15 yard penalty, if they had made them retake it I would've been slightly mad.
 
oh my, why do the rams do this to me :(.

i had everything crossed that they wouldn't fall apart in the final quarter as they'd kept it so close .........woot

i'm not getting carried away as its the first game, but am i out of order hoping for a winning season ????
 
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