Week 1 Sunday Games: Thoughts, Observations, Impressions

[NFLfan]

September 13, 2020

 

Early afternoon games 

Eagles at Washington

Dolphins at Patriots

Packers at Vikings

Colts at Jaguars

Bears at Lions

Raiders at Panthers

Jets at Bills

Browns at Ravens

Seahawks at Falcons

 

Late afternoon games

Chargers at Bengals

Cardinals at 49ers

Buccaneers at Saints

 

Sunday Night Football

Cowboys at Rams

 

Notes (Links): 

Deebo Samuel (Niners) out at least 3 weeks

Josh Norman out for Bills at least next 3 games

Miles Sanders, Eagles RB, out against Washington

 

Vikings DE Danielle Hunter is out against Packers (against the Colts too)

[danlhart87]

How long is Hunter out officially 

[NFLfan]

Just now, danlhart87 said:

How long is Hunter out officially 

 

At least 3 weeks.

[danlhart87]

Bummer but hope he gets healthy 

If he only plays 12 games or so he should still get 10 sacks or so 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Are we using this as the Colts game day thread as well?

 

Here's my take on some of these games:

-I really want to see Packers at Vikings and Bucs at Saints. To me those are the top 2 games of the week and divisional games as well. Regarding the Colts, I still have us winning 27-17, we will cover the 7.5 point spread IMO. 

[danlhart87]

I'm sure Colts game will be discussed on GameDay thread 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, danlhart87 said:

I'm sure Colts game will be discussed on GameDay thread 

Nobody has made one though, that is why I wasn't sure if this would be it?

[danlhart87]

Just now, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Nobody has made one though, that is why I wasn't sure if this would be it?

I went to GameDay section and I can't make new topic. Is that section only for mods or something?

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, danlhart87 said:

I went to GameDay section and I can't make new topic. Is that section only for mods or something?

I am not sure. I  know last year LOS usually created the game day threads.

[NFLfan]

36 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Are we using this as the Colts game day thread as well?

 

Here's my take on some of these games:

-I really want to see Packers at Vikings and Bucs at Saints. To me those are the top 2 games of the week and divisional games as well. Regarding the Colts, I still have us winning 27-17, we will cover the 7.5 point spread IMO. 

 

No, you will have a separate game thread for the Colts and Jags game. 

 

I thought of having this thread so that members/fans can discuss other games. 

[NFLfan]

 

Game thread for Colts at Jags

 

@danlhart87

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Going to be interesting how the entertainment value is with the fan situation. Jags will be the only team today with fans. What did you guys think of the college games with the fan situation. It’s jus not going to be the same. 

[NFLfan]

I have not been following the NFL too closely. I just heard that Gronk is playing for Tampa. Did I hear wrong?

[NFLfan]

Which key players are you hearing will not play today (besides Danielle Hunter, Deebo Samuel, Josh Norman, and Miles Sanders)??

 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

35 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

I have not been following the NFL too closely. I just heard that Gronk is playing for Tampa. Did I hear wrong?

Yes you heard right. He signed right after Brady signed there.

[AZColt11]

1 hour ago, NFLfan said:

Which key players are you hearing will not play today (besides Danielle Hunter, Deebo Samuel, Josh Norman, and Miles Sanders)??

 

 

Not counting those that are questionable, because who knows on those?

 

Kenny Golladay is doubtful for the Lions.

 

Alshon Jeffery is out for the Eagles.

 

Rookie Denzel Mims out for the Jets.

 

Adoree' Jackson out for the Titans.

 

Kendall Fuller out for the Football Team.

 

Greedy Williams out for the Browns.

 

Derek Barnett out for the Eagles.

 

Vic Beasley out for the Titans.

 

Gino Atkins out for the Bengals.

 

Javon Hargrave out for the Eagles.

 

Von Miller out for the Broncos.

 

Robert Quinn doubtful for the Bears.

 

Mark Barron out for the Broncos.

 

Thomas Davis out for the Football Team.

 

Mike Pouncey out for the Chargers.

 

Marcus Davenport out for the Saints.

 

David DeCastro out for the Steelers.

 

Mike Evans listed as doubtful for the Bucs, but hearing he might give it a go anyway.

 

Know what I don't see?  Any Colts on the list.  OMG!  I need to take a picture!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NFLfan]

6 minutes ago, AZColt11 said:

 

Not counting those that are questionable, because who knows on those?

 

Kenny Golladay is doubtful for the Lions.

 

Alshon Jeffery is out for the Eagles.

 

Rookie Denzel Mims out for the Jets.

 

Adoree' Jackson out for the Titans.

 

Kendall Fuller out for the Football Team.

 

Greedy Williams out for the Browns.

 

Derek Barnett out for the Eagles.

 

Vic Beasley out for the Titans.

 

Gino Atkins out for the Bengals.

 

Javon Hargrave out for the Eagles.

 

Von Miller out for the Broncos.

 

Robert Quinn doubtful for the Bears.

 

Mark Barron out for the Broncos.

 

Thomas Davis out for the Football Team.

 

Know what I don't see?  Any Colts on the list.  OMG!  I need to take a picture!

 

Lots of good players there. Thanks.

[NFLfan]

In the Bears at Lions game, a Lions player was disqualified for hitting an official with his helmet. It seemed to be accidental. 

[NFLfan]

Lol. The two games showing by me are blowouts. Bills winning over the Jets 21-0, and Eagles beating Washington 17-0.

 

Can't watch Vikes game.

[Thunderbolt]

Colts are rusty, play calling suspect, and where is the 1-1 punch in the RB position.  Where's JT? Should be taking the bulk of the workload instead of Hines.  The Defense appears sluggish,

[NFLfan]

18 minutes ago, Thunderbolt said:

Colts are rusty, play calling suspect, and where is the 1-1 punch in the RB position.  Where's JT? Should be taking the bulk of the workload instead of Hines.  The Defense appears sluggish,

 

It can't be as bad as the Vikes D. 

 

Btw, did you check out the Colts at Jags Game Day thread?

 

 

[NFLfan]

 

2 hours ago, NFLfan said:

Lol. The two games showing by me are blowouts. Bills winning over the Jets 21-0, and Eagles beating Washington 17-0.

 

Can't watch Vikes game.

 

Washington came all the way back and beat the Eagles 27-17. Washington's defense looked great in the second half. Ryan Kerrigan is an underrated player. 

[dgambill]

2 hours ago, NFLfan said:

 

 

Washington came all the way back and beat the Eagles 27-17. Washington's defense looked great in the second half. Ryan Kerrigan is an underrated player. 

What happened to your defense? Thought with Zimmer and Capers it still should be good. Green Bay was scoring at will. Thankfully you only face Rodgers once more.

[NFLfan]

Just now, dgambill said:

What happened to your defense? Thought with Zimmer and Capers it still should be good. Green Bay was scoring at will. Thankfully you only face Rodgers once more.

 

I did not see the game -- I am out of the area. As you know, football is a complementary game. All three facets of the game affects the other. From what I read from other fans watching the game, the defense was bad but the offense did not sustain drives to give the defense a break. The offense did almost nothing in the first half and the Vikings went down by 2 or 3 scores. That's a killer. 

 

The Vikings have a lot of new players on defense and offense. I think a lack of continuity is underrated when assessing how well a team will perform especially in a year like this when there was no OTAs and limited offseason practice. 

 

It is one game. They looked bad in the first game of last season too and were able to make the playoffs. 

 

Note: Under Mike Zimmer, the Vikes have made the playoffs in odd years and missed them in even years. I wonder if the trend continues.

 

TL;DR (sorry for long reply)

[Gramz]

I've made a terrible mistake

[PeterBowman]

Hey look the Patriots won (again) without Brady.

[chad72]

Brady realizes he’s doesn’t have 4 games vs Dolphins and Jets anymore plus doesn’t have a Belichick coached D backing him up to increase margin for error. Brady fans are now going, hmm... 

[chad72]

14 hours ago, NFLfan said:

 

I did not see the game -- I am out of the area. As you know, football is a complementary game. All three facets of the game affects the other. From what I read from other fans watching the game, the defense was bad but the offense did not sustain drives to give the defense a break. The offense did almost nothing in the first half and the Vikings went down by 2 or 3 scores. That's a killer. 

 

The Vikings have a lot of new players on defense and offense. I think a lack of continuity is underrated when assessing how well a team will perform especially in a year like this when there was no OTAs and limited offseason practice. 

 

It is one game. They looked bad in the first game of last season too and were able to make the playoffs. 

 

Note: Under Mike Zimmer, the Vikes have made the playoffs in odd years and missed them in even years. I wonder if the trend continues.

 

TL;DR (sorry for long reply)

Chiefs had very little turnover and Ravens added vets to their D. That’s why they’re going to be a cut above the rest in the AFC.

 

NFC - I think it’s going to come to Seahawks, Saints and Packers again with QBs and teams who’ve been there before. 49ers, unless Jimmy G shows me something in critical moments, they’ll take a step back.

[danlhart87]

1 hour ago, chad72 said:

Chiefs had very little turnover and Ravens added vets to their D. That’s why they’re going to be a cut above the rest in the AFC.

 

NFC - I think it’s going to come to Seahawks, Saints and Packers again with QBs and teams who’ve been there before. 49ers, unless Jimmy G shows me something in critical moments, they’ll take a step back.

RN I say Chiefs Cardinals SB

[teganslaw]

It's early, but don't sleep on the Cardinals. If week 1 is any indication, Murray and Hopkins are going to take Arizona to another level. 

 

I'm also interested to see how Big Ben will do Monday. 

[chad72]

Kyler Murray still has ways to go to read Ds because he is running like Lamar in Year 2. Might have good year fantasy wise but that team makes the wild card round at best with the Seahawks winning the division, IMO. 

[danlhart87]

1 hour ago, teganslaw said:

It's early, but don't sleep on the Cardinals. If week 1 is any indication, Murray and Hopkins are going to take Arizona to another level. 

 

I'm also interested to see how Big Ben will do Monday. 

I'm thinking Giants upset tonight 

[FortheWin]

My biggest take away from Week 1 is that Drew Brees' arm looks completely shot. His throws has little velocity on them. The offense was much more explosive with Hill in there. They really should think of going to him this season. The Bucs were a bit of a train wreck which kind of covered up just how bad Brees' arm looked.