Author Topic: NFL Power Rankings and 1st quarter NFL discussion topics (Read 68983 times)

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #75 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:26:44 PM »

He was stopped. That's the only reason he has recieving yards. They just realized they weren't getting anything by handing it off, so they decided to start throwing to their best players instead.

lightningninja · « **Reply #76 on:** October 27, 2009, 11:07:21 PM »

If a running back gets over 120 yards he wasn't stopped, no matter where he got those yards.

crustpope · « **Reply #77 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:38:05 AM »

Quote from: lightningninja on October 27, 2009, 11:07:21 PM

If a running back gets over 120 yards he wasn't stopped, no matter where he got those yards.

If anyone can hold Peterson to under 100 Yard Rushing then they effectively "STOPPED" the Rushing game. Sure he had 120 total yards, but the Vikes were one dimensional and more easy to defend because the Steelers had bottled up the Run. That was great defense

And BTW. 60 yards receiving is nothing to write home about. That amounts to a very pedestrian recieving day.

CMO Falcon · « **Reply #78 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:30:48 AM »

But when you add in the 69 yards rushing with the 60 yards received you have something to write mom about.

Dear Mom,

How are you? I am doing well. The run was stopped today, I only got 69 rushing yards. *tear* However that nice man Mr. Favre tossed me the ball a few times to make up for it, I got 60 yards receiving today! Hope all is well, give my love to the rest of the family!

Love,

A.P.

Carl deuty · « **Reply #79 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:52:46 AM »

A.P. is a straight beast. Just ask Mr. Gay after he took that hit sunday.

STAMP · « **Reply #80 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:51:29 AM »

Quote from: Carl deuty on October 28, 2009, 10:52:46 AM

...Just ask Mr. Gay ...

Is that the one that LJ was referring to?

lightningninja · « **Reply #81 on:** October 28, 2009, 02:07:02 PM »

I also think Al Harris is still recovering from that hit last year...

I agree with CMO Falcon. Was it Peterson's best day? No. Was it more yards than he averages a game? Yep. Was it more receiving yards that he usually gets? Yep.

Is he gonna make it up against the Packers? Sadly, yep.

The Guardian · « **Reply #82 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:03:21 AM »

Vikings held the leading passer in the NFL to 175 yards--not to mention that 40 of those were on one pass that was nearly deflected by two players.

They held the leading receiver in the NFL to 1 catch for 3 yards.

They did this without their top cornerback.

Is there anyone who really thinks Pitt was going to stop the Vikings on that last drive if not for the lucky bounce they got?

lightningninja · « **Reply #83 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:31:10 AM »

I thought Andre Johnson and Marvin Harrison were above him... Oh well. I should go to some more research.

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #84 on:** October 29, 2009, 12:38:31 AM »

Or the drive before that, for that matter? before the bogus tripping call and subsequent TD return?

crustpope · « **Reply #85 on:** October 29, 2009, 01:24:27 AM »

Quote from: The Guardian on October 29, 2009, 12:03:21 AM

Vikings held the leading passer in the NFL to 175 yards--not to mention that 40 of those were on one pass that was nearly deflected by two players.

Rothlesberger as the leading passer? Really? What alternative universe did I just step into? What is your benchmark? Passer Rating? Total Yards? Touchdowns? I don't think he owns any of those top marks at the moment or during that game...

Quote from: The Guardian on October 29, 2009, 12:03:21 AM

They held the leading receiver in the NFL to 1 catch for 3 yards.

Yeah that one hurt me in fantasy football. Thanks a lot guys.. $:-\$

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #86 on:** October 29, 2009, 01:08:41 PM »

Quote from: lightningninja on October 29, 2009, 12:31:10 AM

I thought Andre Johnson and Marvin Harrison were above him... Oh well. I should go to some more research.

I hope you mean Wayne.

The Guardian · « **Reply #87 on:** October 29, 2009, 01:10:02 PM »

Going into that game, he was the leader in passing yards--he now trails Schaub by 12 yards.

Maybe before you claim someone's statement is ridiculous and wrong, you should check the facts...

crustpope · « **Reply #88 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:29:06 PM »

Quote from: The Guardian on October 29, 2009, 01:10:02 PM

Going into that game, he was the leader in passing yards--he now trails Schaub by 12 yards.

Maybe before you claim someone's statement is ridiculous and wrong, you should check the facts...

wow, you were right, I was wrong. Thanks for being so gracious in your victory.

My comment was based on the fact that I would have a hard time putting him in the top 5 quarterbacks of the league right now.

Manning
Brees
Favre
Brady
Schaub? Manning? Rivers? Palmer? Roethlesberger?

he is only throwing that many yards because the steelers are having a hard time runnign the ball which is susually thier bread and butter

STAMP · « **Reply #89 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:52:52 PM »

Keep in mind that some QBs haven't had their bye week yet.

The Schaef · « **Reply #90 on:** October 29, 2009, 05:04:20 PM »

Quote from: crustpope on October 28, 2009, 09:38:05 AM

And BTW. 60 yards receiving is nothing to write home about. That amounts to a very pedestrian recieving day.

For a wide receiver, maybe. Thurman Thomas was a running back who "pedestrian receiving day'd" his way into the Hall of Fame.

crustpope · « **Reply #91 on:** October 30, 2009, 10:24:43 AM »

Congrats to the vikes for sacking Ben Roethlesberger during his bye week. That was quite a feat!

Professoralstad · « **Reply #92 on:** October 30, 2009, 10:40:45 AM »

Too bad they can't change the "tripping" call and give us back the 14 point swing it caused...

lightningninja · « **Reply #93 on:** October 30, 2009, 06:20:54 PM »

crustpope · « **Reply #94 on:** November 01, 2009, 09:07:14 PM »

There are 9 6 undefeated/winless teams left. Who among them will be the last to keep their perfect/imperfect season going?

The Haves
Colts
~~Broncos~~
~~Vikings~~
~~Giants~~
Saints

The Have Nots...
~~Chiefs~~
~~Titans~~
Buccaneers
~~Rams~~

Bucs are the only "defeated" team left. The broncos fell from the unbeaten ranks this week in a very strong showing by Baltimore. The Colts almost lost to a very impressive effort by San Francisco, and the Giants lost thier third in a row. They looked Bad today doing it as well.

My rankings
1. Saints (pending Monday Night)
2. Colts
3. Vikings
4. Patriots
5. Broncos
6. Pittsburgh
7. Eagles
8. Dallas
9. Cincinnati
10. Houston

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #95 on:** November 08, 2009, 04:21:42 PM »

I know that I did not just watch my Packers lose to the Bucs... What a sad day....... Would someone please explain to Ted Thompson what an Offensive Lineman is? 5 sacks (2 were Rodgers fault, but still)??

lightningninja · « **Reply #96 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:01:50 AM »

Yeah... I wanted to cry.

STAMP · « **Reply #97 on:** November 09, 2009, 12:06:05 PM »

At least I won't quit my day job, because I'm a cruddy prognosticator. Giants and 49ers are both 0-4 since my analysis of each division.

lightningninja · « **Reply #98 on:** November 09, 2009, 05:05:43 PM »

I told you about them Bengals... they're still going! I don't think the Ravens can beat them, that's for sure.

STAMP · « **Reply #99 on:** November 09, 2009, 07:05:50 PM »

Cedric Benson was the answer the Bengals needed.

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Author Topic: NFL Power Rankings and 1st quarter NFL discussion topics (Read 68983 times)

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