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One would think the Chargers would thrive in a lightning storm

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colliding posted...

One would think the Chargers would thrive in a lightning storm

it's an unfair advantage so they're waiting it out

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If the Raiders lose tonight the Cardinals are the last undefeated team standing

that has to be a first

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MZero posted...

If the Raiders lose tonight the Cardinals are the last undefeated team standing

that has to be a first

They were in a trio of last remaining undefeated teams in 2014 (Eagles, Bengals) at 3-0 who all lost next game.

For sole possession, the 1974 Cardinals were the last undefeated team in the league at 7-0 back when they were in St. Louis.

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The Raiders are getting super exposed here.

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I might even pick the Bears next week!

MysteriousStan posted...

I might even pick the Bears next week!

let's not get carried away

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the most lethal play in the league - the underthrown deep ball

dpi 90% of the time

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Even if the Raiders don't come back, they are still one of the three teams I'm considering in the suicide league next week! I wouldn't overreact to the Bears beating up on a Lions team with very little talent.

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Crescent-Moon posted...

The Raiders are getting super exposed here.

The Chargers are getting super exposed here?

Raiders sure do waste a lot of timeouts.

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Suprak the Stud posted...

Even if the Raiders don't come back, they are still one of the three teams I'm considering in the suicide league next week! I wouldn't overreact to the Bears beating up on a Lions team with very little talent.

The Bears got dominated by a Lions team that turned it over 4 times inside the Bears 10 let's not act like the Bears won more than the Lions Lioned.

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I think we just witnessed the death of a comeback.

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Yeah the Bears beat a Lions team Lionsing all over themselves and a Bengals team that turned the ball over four straight times.

Bears defense is aging but still competent, but their offense is very much a mess. It was playing a much, much worse defense this week than the week when they were embarrassed. I wouldn't be surprised if Raiders win by 10+.

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Suprak the Stud posted...

Yeah the Bears beat a Lions team Lionsing all over themselves and a Bengals team that turned the ball over four straight times.

Bears defense is aging but still competent, but their offense is very much a mess. It was playing a much, much worse defense this week than the week when they were embarrassed. I wouldn't be surprised if Raiders win by 10+.

They beat Bungling Bengals and Lioning Lions who both basically just handed the game away to them

CAT TEAMS

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Dang no Jaguars on the schedule this year. Could've run the "hilariously inept cat team" gauntlet!

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Wow what a horrendous miss by Carr.

Oops and the Chargers immediately bail them out anyway.

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Crescent-Moon posted...

They beat Bungling Bengals and Lioning Lions who both basically just handed the game away to them

CAT TEAMS

panthers on notice

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Suprak the Stud posted...

Wow what a horrendous miss by Carr.

Oops and the Chargers immediately bail them out anyway.

unbailed out

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C'mon Bosa yell at another ref.

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xp1337 posted...

They were in a trio of last remaining undefeated teams in 2014 (Eagles, Bengals) at 3-0 who all lost next game.

For sole possession, the 1974 Cardinals were the last undefeated team in the league at 7-0 back when they were in St. Louis.

I was about to say, definitely a first since they moved to Arizona. I never thought I'd see the day

Chargers covering the spread got me a week 4 win in confidence spreads aww yeah

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Dolphins trade Jakeem Grant to the Bears

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I was completely out of it in two of my fantasy leagues for majority of the day sunday. Ended up dropping the one game I had a shot in. But one of my heavily favored opponents got a few underperforming players so it came down to me needing ekeler to beat mike williams by 22.5 in ppr, which was enough to give me the win as 9th highest score of the week in a 10 team.

And that's the second win I have in that league as the 9th highest score.

Meanwhile the 3-0 monster lost by half a point in the low 180s

it's the little things I guess haha. At least I can say I didn't go 0-3 for the week. 8-4 overall

Josh Gordon has been promoted to the 53 man roster for the Chiefs, meaning he could make his debut against the Bills.

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Oh right, I need to do my quarter(ish) season predictions, but I actually need some time to think about it. This feels like the most wide open season in a while.

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AFC East

1. Bills
2. Patriots
3. Dolphins
4. Jets

(How has Allen not put in something that stops lists from being auto-formatted yet?)

Anyway, this feels like the easiest division in terms of who the actual best team in it is (other than maybe the NFC North). The Bills have felt kind of unstoppable on offense since the second half of Week 2, and no one else in this division has a remotely passable offense. I'll take the Pats to finish second slightly over the Dolphins just because I think Miami's QB situation will cause them more problems. I don't think either team has a real shot at the playoffs at this point unless something changes.

AFC North

1. Browns
2. Ravens
3. Steelers
4. Bengals

It feels weird to say I trust the Browns the most in this division, but I think they've been the most consistent team so far. I'd be a little worried about Baker. He hasn't been outright terrible, but he hasn't been the reason they've been winning games either. That's why it wouldn't surprise me if Baltimore ultimately wins the division because Lamar can put that team on his back if need be, but I think they both make the playoffs. Steelers are done, but I don't think they'll finish with a worse record than Cincinnati despite how it looks right now.

AFC South

1. Titans
2. Colts
3. Texans
4. Jaguars

Yeah, the Titans lost to the Jets, but they were also missing their two best WRs, which meant Tannehill was getting sacked on every significant third down since he had no one to throw to for a big catch. That offensive line will be a major problem, but Henry is the best player in the division and Tannehill is still somehow the best quarterback. They'll be a first round playoff exit, but they'll at least get there. The Colts have a tendency to start slow and finish strong under Frank Reich, but I don't trust Wentz to last the entire season and I certainly don't trust Brett Hundley or Jacob Eason to lead them to the playoffs. I have the Texans finishing third under the assumption Tyrod eventually comes back, but if not, I think the Jags will pass them.

AFC West

1. Chiefs
2. Chargers
3. Raiders
4. Broncos

This is a tough one because it looks like you have at least three, maybe even four, above-average teams. The Broncos are the odd one out just because the other three teams have top ten QBs, and they're doomed if Bridgewater is out for an extended period of time. I think the Chiefs eventually figure it out enough to win the division, but that defense is a problem. We might get three playoff teams from the West though.

Playoff Predictions

1. Bills
2. Chiefs
3. Browns
4. Titans
5. Chargers
6. Ravens
7. Raiders

Picking the Chargers fifth because I just don't want to lose to the Ravens in the playoffs for the second year in a row.

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NFC East

1. Cowboys
2. Giants
3. Eagles
4. Washington

As long as Dak stays healthy, the Cowboys should steamroll this division. They've got the best offense by far, and their defense actually has some playmakers this year. The other three could finish in any order. I've low key been the most impressed with the Giants despite their record, but I don't think any of these teams get a Wild Card.

NFC North

1. Packers
2. Vikings
3. Bears
4. Lions

I'm not sure how good the Packers are, but they're probably better than anyone else in this division. The Vikings have talent but can't ever seem to get out of their own way. If they can get their act together, I wouldn't be surprised to see them make a Wild Card run, but I don't know if I'd bet on it.

NFC South

1. Bucs
2. Panthers
3. Saints
4. Falcons

Bucs are the best team in this division, but I do think there's cause for concern. The defense is racking up injuries, and they can't run the ball at all. I don't know if you want to depend on "Playoff Lenny" showing up again this year. I think I favor the Panthers over the Saints just because it's clear Sean Payton doesn't trust Jameis to win games for them. They aren't making the playoffs averaging 150 yards passing, no matter how good their defense is.

NFC West

1. Rams
2. Cardinals
3. Seahawks
4. Niners

Could we possibly get all four teams from the same division in the playoffs? If it doesn't happen this year, I'm not sure when it would happen. There are maybe three teams outside of this division who I'd bet on to have a shot at the playoffs (Vikings, Panthers, Saints). Anyway, I think the Rams eventually right the ship and win the division, but I might be sold on the Cards being the second best team in the division. Watching all four of these teams fight for the division should be entertaining all season long.

Playoff Predictions

1. Bucs
2. Cowboys
3. Rams
4. Packers
5. Cardinals
6. Seahawks
7. 49ers

I think the Bucs eventually get the top seed just because their schedule is the easiest out of the top three. I'll bet on the NFC West getting every team in just because it'd be fun to see.

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Pats are releasing Stephon Gilmore

wonder where he ends up

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Bucs could use him!

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Leonhart4 posted...

Bucs could use him!

Unfortunately.

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I don't think Bucs are dumb enough to pay him the money he wants considering he had a season ending injury last year at age 31

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You know who is dumb enough to pay him

Jerry Jones

(And Dan Snyder)

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I am confused. Was he still holding out? Why would the pats release him now and take a cap hit if he's expiring next year anyway?

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theory was he was holding out so we put him on PUP list and have been trying to trade him since last year

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https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1445798415061770247

panthers actually traded for him

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I actually considered they might, but since we just got that other guy after Horn went down I was skeptical. But I'm fine with a 6th. He's expiring so if we don't wanna pay him then whatever.

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I'll take it. I expected pre-season that he had played his last snap in New England.

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Nagy says Fields is the starter going forward.

Also in the least possible surprising news, Will Fuller is going on IR.

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Gilmore wasnt gonna play without a contract and the Patriots werent going to give him a contract so it was over. Now he can play somewhere that has a non-zero chance of paying him. Once he gets back into football shape that is

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