NFL 2017 Season

mp260767 · 22 Dec 2017 at 12:31

not good for the rams

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Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve Wednesday because of a back injury

been outstanding this season for us, and if we get in a tight game we;re going to miss him.

nicktay2605 · 22 Dec 2017 at 14:04

I have to say, some of the NFL rule book is very messy, it really needs to be simplified a bit. I don't think the NFL will ever gain the global appeal it wants until it makes an effort to simplify the rules and shorten the games a bit.

GIBURROWS · 22 Dec 2017 at 14:13

nicktay2605 said:
I have to say, some of the NFL rule book is very messy, it really needs to be simplified a bit. I don't think the NFL will ever gain the global appeal it wants until it makes an effort to simplify the rules and shorten the games a bit.

Do one!

If people don't want to learn the sport then do not simplify it for the lazy.

nicktay2605 · 22 Dec 2017 at 16:28

Bit rude, I was only making a suggestion based on what a lot of Europeans think about the sport. Look, the NFL want to expand the sport to make it global, but there's literally no chance of that happening in its current state. The beauty of football/soccer is that it's such a simple sport, it requires so little equipment to play it, you can guarantee that you won't get adverts during each half, and each game doesn't take three hours to complete. It's a joke that a sixty minute NFL game takes three hours.

AndyCr15 · 22 Dec 2017 at 18:51

Why is that a joke? I think it's a bigger joke in soccer they can do whatever they want and the clock keeps running...

Also, personally I find Rugby much more confusing.

GIBURROWS · 24 Dec 2017 at 21:38

nicktay2605 said:
Bit rude, I was only making a suggestion based on what a lot of Europeans think about the sport. Look, the NFL want to expand the sport to make it global, but there's literally no chance of that happening in its current state. The beauty of football/soccer is that it's such a simple sport, it requires so little equipment to play it, you can guarantee that you won't get adverts during each half, and each game doesn't take three hours to complete. It's a joke that a sixty minute NFL game takes three hours.

How about changing an entire game to suit the stupid or lazy, I would say that is rude!

BlueMerle · 25 Dec 2017 at 13:14

nicktay2605 said:
Bit rude, I was only making a suggestion based on what a lot of Europeans think about the sport. Look, the NFL want to expand the sport to make it global, but there's literally no chance of that happening in its current state. The beauty of football/soccer is that it's such a simple sport, it requires so little equipment to play it, you can guarantee that you won't get adverts during each half, and each game doesn't take three hours to complete. It's a joke that a sixty minute NFL game takes three hours.

I guess you're not a fan of MLB, NBA or NHL games either then.

The beauty of soccer/football has nothing to do with the equipment or how long it takes to complete a game. Same applies to the NFL imo.

ThestigGT999 · 28 Dec 2017 at 19:09

ThestigGT999 · 9 Jan 2018 at 22:02

Predictions
Patriots

Jaguars

Falcons

Saints

GIBURROWS · 10 Jan 2018 at 08:29

Titans & Steelers for me!

KingOfTheDaves · 10 Jan 2018 at 09:08

Can't see the Jags beating the Steelers. Jags were pretty average against the Bills.

I think the Saints - Vikings will be close as well.

AndyCr15 · 10 Jan 2018 at 09:40

KingOfTheDaves said:
Can't see the Jags beating the Steelers. Jags were pretty average against the Bills.

That seems sensible, but then I think Big Ben is something like 1-5 against the Jags and they battered them earlier in the year I think too.

nicktay2605 · 10 Jan 2018 at 18:14

There are some fantastic games in the Division round. For me the biggest lock-in win is the Pats, I simply don't see how the Titans can beat them. Plus the Pats will probably use that ESPN article to fuel the idea that everyone is against them, it will probably have the opposite of the desired effect and actually improve them as a team.

All of the other games are really hard to call, though I personally see the Falcons upsetting the Eagles. I'd go:

Patriots
Steelers
Vikings
Falcons

AndyCr15 · 10 Jan 2018 at 18:57

I'm not sure it's an upset when the Falcons are favourite.

I think Pats, Steelers and Falcons, Vikings, with the Vikings being my least sure prediction.

nicktay2605 · 10 Jan 2018 at 20:02

Bookies favourites yes, but they're still the NFC top seed. It's the first time ever in the NFL that the number one seed has been the betting underdog, so I think it would class as an upset.

I agree about the Vikings, they're probably my least certain pick as well.

AndyCr15 · 10 Jan 2018 at 20:05

We'll have to agree to disagree then I guess. The seed is based purely on a win/loss record through the season. The Falcons are the team expected to win, so that's why I say it wouldn't be an upset.

Psycho Ned · 11 Jan 2018 at 19:24

So 2018 London Games

Seahawks @ Raiders at Spurs new stadium
Eagles @ Jaguars at Wembley
Titans @ Chargers at Wembley

Seriously they're the best batch of fixtures we've ever had over here I think! Seahawks V Raiders is the game I'd want to go to but reckon that's going to be the really hot ticket this year.

t-rex · 12 Jan 2018 at 11:52

Hoping to get some good tickets for Seahawks v Raiders too. Would love to see coach Gruden in action now that he's back in business.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRZbG73SX3s

nicktay2605 · 13 Jan 2018 at 11:36

Moses said:
They got that top seed because of an MVP candidate QB... who now isn’t playing.

Yeah, fair point, they aren't the same team without Wentz.

lee32uk · 14 Jan 2018 at 23:35

Well that was one rollercoaster of a game. Credit to Jacksonville for outplaying us once again. Please Mr Rooney fire Todd Haley.

Going to be a good game next week in Foxborough if the Jags show up like they did today. The Steelers have a lot of questions going into the off season.