2014 NFL Regular Season, Week 5

Abe Sargent · 10-01-2014, 02:11 PM

Bengals and Patriots this week suddenly looks a lot different than it did a week ago.

Sun Tzu · 10-01-2014, 03:32 PM

I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of gameplan the 49ers put together with Alex Smith coming to town. I expect to see a lot of 8 man fronts.

BillJasper · 10-01-2014, 04:39 PM

Miami can't lose this week!!!

JPhillips · 10-01-2014, 05:04 PM

Long years as a Bengals fan has me very pessimistic about Sunday night. To me, everything that should favor the Bengals just looks like a setup for disappointment.

Lathum · 10-01-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

Long years as a Bengals fan has me very pessimistic about Sunday night. To me, everything that should favor the Bengals just looks like a setup for disappointment.

was talking about that today wit ha coworker and we both agree, this game screams let down

Abe Sargent · 10-01-2014, 06:54 PM

I disagree. I think the Bengals prove the pessimists wrong with another defeat over the Pats, although a closer one than the Chiefs wrought.

Julio Riddols · 10-02-2014, 12:04 AM

This Sunday night will be this Bengals team's chance to shake those demons. Potential letdown game against a team some people think is on the way out of contention, coming in hot off a bye, prime time.. All the pieces are there. We will see if this team is truly as good as they have looked or not.

What I expect is a win by 10 or more, what we'll get is anybody's guess. I just hope the team doesn't come out conservative or let any potential early setbacks derail their focus.

mrtourette · 10-02-2014, 12:44 AM

I'm unsure whether to start Newton or Dalton, the whole 'looks good on paper/will probably be a let down' thing is troubling me.

stevew · 10-02-2014, 02:14 AM

Steelers are obviously going to lose to the Jags this week.

rowech · 10-02-2014, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

was talking about that today wit ha coworker and we both agree, this game screams let down

I don't think so this time. I could be wrong, but this this team seems different. Other than Burfict some, there's been no whining on bad calls, thre's been no mental lapses, the passing defense is outstanding. As long as they hold the run down a little bit, they will tee off on Brady all game long.

Lathum · 10-02-2014, 05:02 AM

I agree the bengals have a different feel and look great so far. Just seemingly have all the pieces but they aren't going 16-0 and this seems like a ripe spot for a let down.

rowech · 10-02-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I agree the bengals have a different feel and look great so far. Just seemingly have all the pieces but they aren't going 16-0 and this seems like a ripe spot for a let down.

I think the Panthers or Indy will be first loss.

Butter · 10-02-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

Long years as a Bengals fan has me very pessimistic about Sunday night. To me, everything that should favor the Bengals just looks like a setup for disappointment.

Not only that, but you figure the Pats are going to have a fire lit under their ass after Monday night.

If I was a sports bettor and had the money, I'd bet the house on NE.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-02-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Not only that, but you figure the Pats are going to have a fire lit under their ass after Monday night.

If I was a sports bettor and had the money, I'd bet the house on NE.

Didn't the Bengals beat up the Pats last year?

I dunno. I just cut Tom Brady from my Fantasy team, which makes me sad and unhappy because I like him so, so maybe they will bounce back.

Butter · 10-02-2014, 10:32 AM

Seemed like it, but the Bengals only won that game 13-6 if memory serves.

Matthean · 10-02-2014, 10:43 AM

At some point if the Pats are going to turn things around, it has to be sooner versus later. Yeah, the division sucks, but winning it at 8-8 isn't going to instill much confidence come playoff time.

Chief Rum · 10-02-2014, 04:09 PM

On one of my pick 7 sheets, I picked both the Pats (over Cincy) and the Skins (over the Seahawks), straight up. Yeah, trés risqué.

FWIW, I only picked the Bengals to lose cuz, well, that's how the NFL has been of late. I actually think they're the best bet to contend with the Broncos for the AFC spot in the Super Bowl.

MIJB#19 · 10-02-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtourette

I'm unsure whether to start Newton or Dalton, the whole 'looks good on paper/will probably be a let down' thing is troubling me.

Newton plays at home, Dalton on the road. That should be your tie-breaker in this luxury situation.

NobodyHere · 10-02-2014, 06:14 PM

Ponder is starting tonight.

The Vikings just took Teddy Bridgewater out of the shrinkwrap and he's already broken.

Hopefully this is good news for the Lions.

Grover · 10-02-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Ponder is starting tonight.

The Vikings just took Teddy Bridgewater out of the shrinkwrap and he's already broken.

Hopefully this is good news for the Lions.

To be fair, I wouldn't risk him on a short week either.

MIJB#19 · 10-02-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

At some point if the Pats are going to turn things around, it has to be sooner versus later. Yeah, the division sucks, but winning it at 8-8 isn't going to instill much confidence come playoff time.

The AFC East as a collective have played 12 games outside the division and won 5 of those games, with 3 of wins against the Raiders. But it's still better than the NFC South (3 wins in 10 games) and the AFC South (4 wins in 12 games).

MIJB#19 · 10-02-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Ponder is starting tonight.

The Vikings just took Teddy Bridgewater out of the shrinkwrap and he's already broken.

Hopefully this is good news for the Lions.

Green Bay just like that became my survivor pick for this week.

mckerney · 10-02-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Ponder is starting tonight.

That lightening near the stadium seems pretty dangerous, maybe the game should be postponed.

Abe Sargent · 10-02-2014, 07:37 PM

Let's go VIKINGS!!!

Butter · 10-02-2014, 08:37 PM

Put Chandler Harnish in and just run the read option the rest of the night. It won't be any worse than this.

Thomkal · 10-02-2014, 09:27 PM

So so glad I changed my survival pick to GB when I saw Ponder was starting

miami_fan · 10-03-2014, 10:23 AM

Glad I am not the only one that is confused.

Referees union criticizes NFL inconsistency on calls - ESPN

I suggest they follow the grading process and just tune out the BS to league puts out to pacify the general public

kingfc22 · 10-03-2014, 11:57 AM

Can we get rid of these Thursday games outside of Thanksgiving?

Coffee Warlord · 10-05-2014, 12:26 PM

Game is already turning into a disaster for BEars. Sigh.

mckerney · 10-05-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Game is already turning into a disaster for BEars. Sigh.

Game is already turning back in favor of the Bears.

Grover · 10-05-2014, 12:43 PM

The Baltimore Ravens have two interceptions this season.

Both by Haloti Ngata.

Thomkal · 10-05-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Grover

The Baltimore Ravens have two interceptions this season.

Both by Haloti Ngata.

LOL that's pretty crazy (and pathetic by the secondary)

Thomkal · 10-05-2014, 01:24 PM

So Cle down 28-3 to the Titans at the half...Johnny Football sighting in the second half?

Grover · 10-05-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

So Cle down 28-3 to the Titans at the half...Johnny Football sighting in the second half?

There's no stopping one of Nashville's 25 Most Beautiful People... Charlie Whitehurst.

Matthean · 10-05-2014, 01:27 PM

Charlie Whitehurst all he does is throw touchdowns.

korme · 10-05-2014, 01:34 PM

Feeling bad for a couple of my friends who made the trip down to Nashville today.

Feeling excited for one of my friends who made the trip to Boston this past Thursday... hope he doesn't get beat up.

Matthean · 10-05-2014, 01:36 PM

Stafford, 6-13, 1 TD 1 INT, 4 sacks in the first half. This from a team that could be 4-1, but hey, at least that first round draft pick got a 5 yard reception.

cuervo72 · 10-05-2014, 01:38 PM

Didn't somebody somewhere say this recently and get shot down as being completely absurd?

Tension between Tom Brady, New England Patriots could impact quarterback's future with team - ESPN Boston

BillJasper · 10-05-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

Stafford, 6-13, 1 TD 1 INT, 4 sacks in the first half. This from a team that could be 4-1, but hey, at least that first round draft pick got a 5 yard reception.

Caldwell still looks completely lost out there. I wonder if he could be one and done in Detroit?

Heh, I didn't know Detroit was 3-1, what I get for not paying attention to the NFL this year.

miami_fan · 10-05-2014, 01:43 PM

What the hell were the Giants doing on that fumble? Everybody just stopped playing.

Matthean · 10-05-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJasper

Caldwell still looks completely lost out there. I wonder if he could be one and done in Detroit?

With them possibly being 4-1 and a winnable schedule from here on out, Hell isn't cold enough for a franchise known for keeping inept people around far too long. Johnson is banged up, and Stafford goes as he does even though they have a solid #2 WR and a receiving RB. Oh yeah, and that awesome first round TE that they didn't need.

NobodyHere · 10-05-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

Stafford, 6-13, 1 TD 1 INT, 4 sacks in the first half. This from a team that could be 4-1, but hey, at least that first round draft pick got a 5 yard reception.

Yeah, the Lions should've traded that pick for Trent Richardson.

Matthean · 10-05-2014, 01:59 PM

Report: Jim Harbaugh won't return to 49ers next year no matter what | NFL | Sporting News

Freaking click bait. Some dude making a guess is not a report.

NobodyHere · 10-05-2014, 02:04 PM

Well hopefully Jim will take that job opening in Ann Arbor.

Thomkal · 10-05-2014, 02:04 PM

Oh Drew Brees...why?

Dutch · 10-05-2014, 02:07 PM

Buccaneers shooting themselves in the foot early but hanging in there now.

Grover · 10-05-2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NobodyHere

Well hopefully Jim will take that job opening in Ann Arbor.

Yes please, oh god yes please.

Grover · 10-05-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

Report: Jim Harbaugh won't return to 49ers next year no matter what | NFL | Sporting News

Freaking click bait. Some dude making a guess is not a report.

Glazer reported this first and he's usually pretty good with that type of information.

BillJasper · 10-05-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

Report: Jim Harbaugh won't return to 49ers next year no matter what | NFL | Sporting News

Freaking click bait. Some dude making a guess is not a report.

A Harbaugh/Michigan marriage seems inevitable. Whether its successful or not will be another story.

Matthean · 10-05-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJasper

A Harbaugh/Michigan marriage seems inevitable. Whether its successful or not will be another story.

I figure it will be extreme success or failure with little room for the middle.

10-01-2014, 04:39 PM	#3
BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	Miami can't lose this week!!! __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

10-01-2014, 05:04 PM	#4
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Long years as a Bengals fan has me very pessimistic about Sunday night. To me, everything that should favor the Bengals just looks like a setup for disappointment. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

10-01-2014, 06:54 PM	#6
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I disagree. I think the Bengals prove the pessimists wrong with another defeat over the Pats, although a closer one than the Chiefs wrought. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

10-02-2014, 12:04 AM	#7
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	This Sunday night will be this Bengals team's chance to shake those demons. Potential letdown game against a team some people think is on the way out of contention, coming in hot off a bye, prime time.. All the pieces are there. We will see if this team is truly as good as they have looked or not. What I expect is a win by 10 or more, what we'll get is anybody's guess. I just hope the team doesn't come out conservative or let any potential early setbacks derail their focus. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

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Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Seemed like it, but the Bengals only won that game 13-6 if memory serves. __________________ My listening habits

10-01-2014, 03:32 PM	#2
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of gameplan the 49ers put together with Alex Smith coming to town. I expect to see a lot of 8 man fronts. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

10-02-2014, 12:44 AM	#8
mrtourette High School JV Join Date: Dec 2013	I'm unsure whether to start Newton or Dalton, the whole 'looks good on paper/will probably be a let down' thing is troubling me.

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Steelers are obviously going to lose to the Jags this week.

10-02-2014, 05:02 AM	#11
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I agree the bengals have a different feel and look great so far. Just seemingly have all the pieces but they aren't going 16-0 and this seems like a ripe spot for a let down.

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Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	At some point if the Pats are going to turn things around, it has to be sooner versus later. Yeah, the division sucks, but winning it at 8-8 isn't going to instill much confidence come playoff time. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

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Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	On one of my pick 7 sheets, I picked both the Pats (over Cincy) and the Skins (over the Seahawks), straight up. Yeah, trés risqué. FWIW, I only picked the Bengals to lose cuz, well, that's how the NFL has been of late. I actually think they're the best bet to contend with the Broncos for the AFC spot in the Super Bowl. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

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NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Ponder is starting tonight. The Vikings just took Teddy Bridgewater out of the shrinkwrap and he's already broken. Hopefully this is good news for the Lions. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

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Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Put Chandler Harnish in and just run the read option the rest of the night. It won't be any worse than this. __________________ My listening habits

10-02-2014, 09:27 PM	#26
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	So so glad I changed my survival pick to GB when I saw Ponder was starting

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miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Glad I am not the only one that is confused. Referees union criticizes NFL inconsistency on calls - ESPN I suggest they follow the grading process and just tune out the BS to league puts out to pacify the general public __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

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Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	So Cle down 28-3 to the Titans at the half...Johnny Football sighting in the second half?

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Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Charlie Whitehurst all he does is throw touchdowns. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

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korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Feeling bad for a couple of my friends who made the trip down to Nashville today. Feeling excited for one of my friends who made the trip to Boston this past Thursday... hope he doesn't get beat up.

10-05-2014, 01:36 PM	#37
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Stafford, 6-13, 1 TD 1 INT, 4 sacks in the first half. This from a team that could be 4-1, but hey, at least that first round draft pick got a 5 yard reception. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

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10-05-2014, 01:59 PM	#43
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Report: Jim Harbaugh won't return to 49ers next year no matter what \| NFL \| Sporting News Freaking click bait. Some dude making a guess is not a report. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

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