steelyman
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Lifelong Pats fan here.
ohhhh, there are two teams I always hated to see: the Dolphins and the Broncos. Not that I hated the teams, but what they could do to the Patriots. Forget the Raiders: I do hate them.
Lifelong Pats fan here.
Thursday the reigning NFL champion threw down the gauntlet and won convincingly.
Today and Monday night, the other 30 challengers take the field.
Go Hawks!
That pretty much sums up the game, for me. Let's see how well SF does against a better defense. They play the Bears next week, who apparently aren't much better than the Cowboys, if at all.SF is lookin' good right now, but I think it might have more to do with Dallas being GAWDAWFUL.
ohhhh, there are two teams I always hated to see: the Dolphins and the Broncos. Not that I hated the teams, but what they could do to the Patriots. Forget the Raiders: I do hate them.
A number of surprises so far today for me.
The Texans won but of course it was against Washington. However, JJ Watt was absolutely assume. Nothing like a new 100 million dollar contract to bring out the best in some people.
Now we get to play 49ers in Frisco. I think this season can get ugly really fast. Already looking forward to Blackhawks and Bulls.Just got back home from a Bears loss, bummer. Against the Bills no less.
However, it was a great day and DW agrees. Weather was fantastic. Fun time.
Now we get to play 49ers in Frisco. I think this season can get ugly really fast. Already looking forward to Blackhawks and Bulls.
I don't think the Cowboys defense was *as* bad as I'm hearing all over the place. For one thing, 21 of the 28 points the 49ers scored came off of turnovers, either directly or after a short drive on a short field. For another, SF was shut out in the second half after Dallas stopped turning it over.
I don't know why the Cowboys didn't run more, especially in the first half. SF was not doing a good job of stopping Murray at all. Indeed, Dallas had more yards and apart from the turnovers, they were the better team. Of course, in the NFL that's like saying "except for my spending more than I earned over the last 30 years, I'd be able to retire comfortably".
Dallas had the 3rd worst defense in NFL history last season...then they lost their 3 best defensive players and their 4th best is suspended. They are TERRIBLE!
The four turnovers were not caused by the defense
Actually, I'll give the defense the fumble. It looks like they ripped the ball clean just before the knee hit the ground. But those three interceptions were terrible. Bad reads by Romo, or he didn't see defenders sliding into position to intercept. None of them were under an intense rush, either.
Yes, the 49ers defense caused the fumble on the running play and Romo was responsible for the 3 interceptions and other errant throws. I was referring to the fact that Dallas's defense was not the goat in this game.
Before the Buffalo game, I thought da bears might go 10-6. Now I'm thinking 8-8. Their defense (against the run) looks the same as last year. Cutler looks great most of the game but throws a bonehead pass up the middle (against his body) to a d tackle. Cutler can look like the best qb in the league and a rookie in the same game.
The game next week (SF) could be a blood bath. Hope I'm wrong.
A life long Bears fan.[/QUOTE It is gonna be shock and awe.
Hoping SD beats ARI tonight, as ARI is in our NFC West Division. That'll set up a nice early season showdown this Sunday between SEA and SD. Could be fireworks or a smack down--depending on how the ball bounces.